St Mary's Academy Charter School serves 391 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
St Mary's Academy Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
St Mary's Academy Charter School's student population of 391 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
391 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
St Mary's Academy Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of St Mary's Academy Charter School is 0.33, 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
#4525 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%

Hispanic
81%
53%

Black
1%
13%

White
14%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #4525 out of 8,079 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend St Mary's Academy Charter School?
391 students attend St Mary's Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of St Mary's Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St Mary's Academy Charter School?
St Mary's Academy Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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