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#8269 of 8,552 schools in TX
Draw Academy
Elementary School · Draw Academy · Houston, TX
A charter elementary school in Houston, TX where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3920 STONEY BROOK DR, Houston, TX 77063
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Draw Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Draw 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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
$54,509
Median home value
$281,300
Median rent
$1,334/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
23.6%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77063; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarmeadow CharterEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Kipp Sharp PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 1,024 | Compare → |
| The Saint Constantine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Montessori Learning CottagePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.7 mi | 10 | 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.
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.
Draw Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,621NCES 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.
Draw Academy is listed in DRAW ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Draw Academy
Draw Academy is a public elementary school in Houston, TX, part of Draw Academy, serving approximately 677 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,269 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Draw Academy
What grades does Draw Academy serve?
Draw Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Draw Academy?
Draw Academy has an enrollment of approximately 677 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Draw Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Draw Academy is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Draw Academy rank in TX?
Draw Academy ranks #8,269 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Draw Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Draw Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Draw Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Draw Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Draw Academy a charter school?
Yes, Draw Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Draw Academy a Title I school?
No, Draw Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Draw Academy?
99.7% of students at Draw 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 677
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.0%
- Phone
- (713) 706-3729
- Area population (ZIP 77063)
- 39,994
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 77063; 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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