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#5425 of 8,552 schools in TX
Excel Academy Education Transition Center
School · EXCEL ACADEMY
6500 CHIMNEY ROCK, Houston, TX 77081
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
9th – 11th
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
5.6
Grades
9th – 11th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#5,425 of 8,552
In Houston
#386 of 723
public schools
In district
#2 of 4
EXCEL ACADEMY
Academic growth
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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About Excel Academy Education Transition Center
Excel Academy Education Transition Center is a public school in Houston, TX, part of EXCEL ACADEMY. Excel Academy Education Transition Center serves approximately 49 students, and covers grades 9th-11th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Excel Academy Education Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #5,425 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Excel Academy Education Transition Center show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016).
- This school 5.6 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 49 students, Excel Academy Education Transition Center is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Excel Academy Education Transition Center sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Excel Academy Education Transition Center is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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Excel Academy Education Transition Center — Students at Excel Academy Education Transition Center score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX EDFACTS (2015-16)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↑ ImprovingAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 10.0/10.
How Excel Academy Education Transition Center Compares
See how Excel Academy Education Transition Center performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
6500 CHIMNEY ROCK, Houston, TX 77081
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Excel Academy Education Transition Center may also want to explore other schools in the area. CONDIT EL (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Bellaire), which scores notably higher. Another option is AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 8.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, FRIENDS FOR LIFE MIDDLE (rated 8.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HOLY GHOST CATHOLIC SCHOOL Houston | 0.4 mi | 5.1 |
| ROBINDELL PRIVATE SCHOOL Houston | 0.4 mi | 4.5 |
| LIBERTY H S Houston | 0.5 mi | 3.6 |
| MIDDLE COLLEGE H S AT HCC GULFTON Houston | 0.5 mi | 4.4 |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER MIDDLE Houston | 0.5 mi | 4.8 |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER HIGH Houston | 0.5 mi | — |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER EL Houston | 0.6 mi | 4.2 |
| VERITAS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Bellaire | 0.6 mi | 7.5 |
| RODRIGUEZ EL Houston | 0.6 mi | 3.9 |
| SER-NINOS CHARTER EL II Houston | 0.5 mi | 5.5 |
| SAN FRANCISCO NATIVITY ACADEMY Houston | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| CUNNINGHAM EL Houston | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| AMIGOS POR VIDA-FRIENDS FOR LIFE CHARTER SCHOOL Houston | 0.8 mi | 8.3 |
| FRIENDS FOR LIFE MIDDLE Houston | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| CONDIT EL Bellaire | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| BENAVIDEZ EL Houston | 1.0 mi | 4.2 |
| MISTRAL CENTER FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD Houston | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY ECC Houston | 1.1 mi | 3.4 |
| BRAEBURN EL Houston | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY INC MIDDLE Houston | 1.2 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77081 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,228
Median Home Value
$245,200
Median Rent
$990/mo
Population
51,366
College Educated
19.5%
Homeownership
6.5%
Avg Commute
29.3 min
Poverty Rate
33.5%
Median Age
28.4
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Excel Academy Education Transition Center
What grades does Excel Academy Education Transition Center serve?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center serves students in grades 9th through 11th.
How many students attend Excel Academy Education Transition Center?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy Education Transition Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Excel Academy Education Transition Center is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Excel Academy Education Transition Center rank in TX?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center ranks #5,425 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Excel Academy Education Transition Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Excel Academy Education Transition Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Excel Academy Education Transition Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Excel Academy Education Transition Center has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016) and 17% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2016).
Is Excel Academy Education Transition Center a charter school?
Yes, Excel Academy Education Transition Center is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Excel Academy Education Transition Center a Title I school?
No, Excel Academy Education Transition Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Excel Academy Education Transition Center?
93.9% of students at Excel Academy Education Transition Center qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 9th – 11th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.9%
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 222-4577
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤5%
Resources & Links
District
EXCEL ACADEMY- District Enrollment
- 234
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,455
- District Rank
- #2 of 4
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