Very Good
#2525 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 30% in state
Mount Carmel Academy
High School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD charter high school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7155 ASHBURN ST, Houston, TX 77061
- Math 47% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mount Carmel Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 70% (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 28 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mount Carmel 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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
$44,520
Median home value
$215,200
Median rent
$973/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
39.4%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77061; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling H SEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 1,341 | Compare → |
| Genesis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Jones Futures AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 317 | Compare → |
| Texans Can Academy - Houston HobbyCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 2.7 mi | 311 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #61 of 272
- District spending per student
- $13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mount Carmel Academy is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mount Carmel Academy
Mount Carmel Academy is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 229 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,525 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mount Carmel Academy
What grades does Mount Carmel Academy serve?
Mount Carmel Academy serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mount Carmel Academy?
Mount Carmel Academy has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Mount Carmel Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mount Carmel Academy rank in TX?
Mount Carmel Academy ranks #2,525 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mount Carmel Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Mount Carmel Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Mount Carmel Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Carmel Academy has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Mount Carmel Academy a charter school?
Yes, Mount Carmel Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mount Carmel Academy a Title I school?
No, Mount Carmel Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mount Carmel Academy?
90.0% of students at Mount Carmel 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (713) 643-2008
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 77061)
- 24,238
- Area average commute
- 30.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
Official sources & links
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 77061; 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
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