Excellent
#17 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 1% in state
Cornerstone Academy
Middle School · Spring Branch ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring Branch ISD charter middle school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9016 WESTVIEW DR, Houston, TX 77055
- Math 95% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 97% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornerstone Academy score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 96% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 94% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 90% (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
18.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornerstone 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,297
Median home value
$577,800
Median rent
$1,239/mo
College educated
40.3%
Homeownership
46.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77055; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Branch MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 1,102 | Compare → |
| Central Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| School of the WoodsPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Spring Woods MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 726 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Spring Branch ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #1 of 45
- District spending per student
- $12,599NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cornerstone Academy is listed in SPRING BRANCH ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornerstone Academy
Cornerstone Academy is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Spring Branch ISD, serving approximately 382 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Academy
What grades does Cornerstone Academy serve?
Cornerstone Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Academy?
Cornerstone Academy has an enrollment of approximately 382 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornerstone Academy rank in TX?
Cornerstone Academy ranks #17 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cornerstone Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Cornerstone Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornerstone Academy has 94% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cornerstone Academy a charter school?
Yes, Cornerstone Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Cornerstone Academy a Title I school?
No, Cornerstone Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornerstone Academy?
18.6% of students at Cornerstone 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 382
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.5%
- Phone
- (713) 251-1600
- Area population (ZIP 77055)
- 44,088
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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.
- 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 77055; this does not measure the attendance area.
- 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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