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Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Elementary School · Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5807 CALHOUN RD, Houston, TX 77021
- Math 32% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 53% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$45,034
Median home value
$203,900
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
39.8%
Poverty rate
28.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsfield ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 300 | Compare → |
| Kipp Peace ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–4 | 0.6 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Peck ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Southside ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.8 | PK–4 | 1.0 mi | 606 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is listed in BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, serving approximately 458 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,062 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
What grades does Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School serve?
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School?
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 458 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School rank in TX?
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School ranks #6,062 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School a Title I school?
No, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School?
84.1% of students at Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 458
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (713) 747-5629
- Area population (ZIP 77021)
- 24,884
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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