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#8228 of 8,552 schools in TX

Grantham Academy

Middle School · Aldine ISD · Houston, TX

An Aldine ISD middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

13300 CHRISMAN RD, Houston, TX 77039

  • Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.2Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-5.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.3Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-16.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.3 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-9.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,268
Chronic Absenteeism36%

Students at Grantham Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency27%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
79%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
77%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
27%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

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 Grantham 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat 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

$44,567

Median home value

$148,600

Median rent

$1,169/mo

College educated

5.3%

Homeownership

59.9%

Poverty rate

25%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mead MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.46–81.4 mi960Compare →
Lane SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.6PK–121.8 mi97Compare →
Aldine MiddleEnrollment path unverified3.26–81.9 mi742Compare →
Hambrick MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.06–82.3 mi939Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Aldine ISD

Schools in district
80
Rank in district
#67 of 77
District spending per student
$13,268NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
31.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Grantham Academy is listed in ALDINE ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Grantham Academy

Grantham Academy is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Aldine ISD, serving approximately 1,096 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,228 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Grantham Academy

What grades does Grantham Academy serve?

Grantham Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Grantham Academy?

Grantham Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,096 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grantham Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Grantham Academy is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Grantham Academy rank in TX?

Grantham Academy ranks #8,228 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Grantham Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Grantham Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Grantham Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Grantham Academy has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Grantham Academy a charter school?

No, Grantham Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Grantham Academy a Title I school?

No, Grantham Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grantham Academy?

90.8% of students at Grantham 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
1,096
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
72
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.0%
Area population (ZIP 77039)
28,335
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
32.1
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 77039; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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