Serving 517 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, School Of Science And Technology Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 517 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
School Of Science And Technology Excellence ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
School Of Science And Technology Excellence's student population of 517 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
517 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
School Of Science And Technology Excellence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of School Of Science And Technology Excellence is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4658 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
35%
13%
White
3%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is School Of Science And Technology Excellence's ranking?
School Of Science And Technology Excellence is ranked #4658 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend School Of Science And Technology Excellence?
517 students attend School Of Science And Technology Excellence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of School Of Science And Technology Excellence students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of School Of Science And Technology Excellence?
School Of Science And Technology Excellence has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does School Of Science And Technology Excellence offer ?
School Of Science And Technology Excellence offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is School Of Science And Technology Excellence part of?
School Of Science And Technology Excellence is part of School Of Science And Technology School District.
In what neighborhood is School Of Science And Technology Excellence located?
School Of Science And Technology Excellence is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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