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#5122 of 8,552 schools in TX
Beta Academy
High School · Beta Academy · Houston, TX
A charter high school in Houston, TX where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 34458, Houston, TX 77234
- Math 51% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Beta Academy score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 10-year record (2015–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 67% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Beta Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Beta Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $9,492NCES 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.
Beta Academy is listed in BETA ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beta Academy
Beta Academy is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Beta Academy, serving approximately 502 students in grades 6th-12th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,122 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beta Academy
What grades does Beta Academy serve?
Beta Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Beta Academy?
Beta Academy has an enrollment of approximately 502 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beta Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beta Academy is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beta Academy rank in TX?
Beta Academy ranks #5,122 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Beta Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Beta Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Beta Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beta Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Beta Academy a charter school?
Yes, Beta Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Beta Academy a Title I school?
No, Beta Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beta Academy?
63.1% of students at Beta Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 502
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (346) 385-0203
Official sources & links
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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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