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George I Sanchez North

School · George I Sanchez Charter · Houston, TX

A charter school in Houston, TX where students score 28 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

6001 GULF FWY BLDG E, Houston, TX 77023

  • Math 3% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 16% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 4/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-2.15 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.5Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency3% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency16% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-40.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-38.3 pts
Overall Proficiency10% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)37% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-27.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile1th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19:1
District spending per student$15,656
Chronic Absenteeism46.2%

Students at George I Sanchez North score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency3%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency16%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 10% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
30%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2021*
Math
9%
ELA
20%
2022
Math
5%
ELA
26%
2024
Math
3%
ELA
16%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

87.7%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where George I Sanchez North 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 40Somewhat 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

$50,018

Median home value

$279,300

Median rent

$1,079/mo

College educated

24.1%

Homeownership

44.4%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·4 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
La PromesaEnrollment path unverified6.09–114.1 mi340Compare →
Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–124.7 mi97Compare →
George I Sanchez CharterCharter · enrollment unverified4.7PK–12Not available670Compare →

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.

George I Sanchez Charter

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$15,656NCES 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.

George I Sanchez North is listed in GEORGE I SANCHEZ CHARTER; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George I Sanchez North

George I Sanchez North is a public school in Houston, TX, part of George I Sanchez Charter, serving approximately 455 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,507 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George I Sanchez North

What grades does George I Sanchez North serve?

George I Sanchez North serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend George I Sanchez North?

George I Sanchez North has an enrollment of approximately 455 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George I Sanchez North?

The student-teacher ratio at George I Sanchez North is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George I Sanchez North rank in TX?

George I Sanchez North ranks #7,507 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is George I Sanchez North's MySchoolScout rating?

George I Sanchez North 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 George I Sanchez North?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George I Sanchez North has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).

Is George I Sanchez North a charter school?

Yes, George I Sanchez North is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is George I Sanchez North a Title I school?

No, George I Sanchez North is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for George I Sanchez North?

87.7% of students at George I Sanchez North 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 – 12th
Enrollment
455
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
46.2%
Area population (ZIP 77023)
24,962
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
35.5
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 77023; 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, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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