Serving 282 students in grades Kindergarten-6, St. Mary's Academy Charter School ranks in the top 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 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 282 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Mary's Academy Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
St. Mary's Academy Charter School's student population of 282 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
282 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
St. Mary's Academy Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of St. Mary's Academy Charter School is 0.27, 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
#4037 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
85%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Mary's Academy Charter School's ranking?
St. Mary's Academy Charter School is ranked #4037 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend St. Mary's Academy Charter School?
282 students attend St. Mary's Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of St. Mary's Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of St. Mary's Academy Charter School?
St. Mary's Academy Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does St. Mary's Academy Charter School offer ?
St. Mary's Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is St. Mary's Academy Charter School part of?
St. Mary's Academy Charter School is part of St Mary's Academy Charter School District.
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