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#4951 of 8,552 schools in TX
Early College Stem Academy
Middle School · Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Houston, TX
A Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success charter middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2950 BROADWAY ST, Houston, TX 77017
- Math 38% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Early College Stem Academy score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Early College Stem 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$53,750
Median home value
$146,600
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77017; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deady MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Houston Gateway Academy - Coral CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| Hartman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| George I Sanchez CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 670 | 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.
Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,059NCES 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.
Early College Stem Academy is listed in RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Early College Stem Academy
Early College Stem Academy is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, serving approximately 280 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,951 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Early College Stem Academy
What grades does Early College Stem Academy serve?
Early College Stem Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Early College Stem Academy?
Early College Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 280 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Early College Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Early College Stem Academy is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Early College Stem Academy rank in TX?
Early College Stem Academy ranks #4,951 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Early College Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Early College Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Early College Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Early College Stem Academy has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Early College Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, Early College Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Early College Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Early College Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Early College Stem Academy?
98.2% of students at Early College Stem 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
- 280
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.5%
- Phone
- (713) 640-3700
- Area population (ZIP 77017)
- 30,797
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
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 77017; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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