Below Average
#7519 of 8,552 schools in TX
Based on limited data
Beta Academy
Elementary School · Beta Academy · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 34458, Houston, TX 77234
- Math 30% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 46% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Beta Academy score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Beta Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes ELCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 802 | Compare → |
| Thomas Hancock ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Jessup ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–4 | 0.4 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Garfield ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–4 | 0.9 mi | 518 | Compare → |
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
- #2 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 elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Beta Academy, serving approximately 984 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,519 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beta Academy
What grades does Beta Academy serve?
Beta Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Beta Academy?
Beta Academy has an enrollment of approximately 984 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beta Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beta Academy is 20.9:1. 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 #7,519 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Beta Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Beta Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 30% math proficiency (2024 STAAR) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (2024 STAAR).
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?
76.2% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 984
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (832) 331-2460
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2024 STAAR; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Public Schools in Texas 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best Schools in Houston, TX — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Moving for Schools: How to Find the Best Schools Before You Relocateguides
- Understanding School Ratings: A Parent's Guide to Using Data for School Choice Decisionsguides
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.