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#8010 of 8,552 schools in TX
North East Stem Academy
Middle School · Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Houston, TX
A Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success charter middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2950 BROADWAY, Houston, TX 77017
- Math 19% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North East Stem Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2022, to 27% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2022-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North East Stem Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idea Hardy College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | 6–9 | 1.3 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Henry MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Hambrick MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 939 | Compare → |
| George I Sanchez NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 2.6 mi | 455 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 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.
North East Stem Academy is listed in RAUL YZAGUIRRE SCHOOLS FOR SUCCESS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North East Stem Academy
North East Stem Academy is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success, serving approximately 114 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,010 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North East Stem Academy
What grades does North East Stem Academy serve?
North East Stem Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North East Stem Academy?
North East Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 114 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North East Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North East Stem Academy 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 North East Stem Academy rank in TX?
North East Stem Academy ranks #8,010 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is North East Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
North East Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 North East Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North East Stem Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is North East Stem Academy a charter school?
Yes, North East Stem Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is North East Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, North East Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North East Stem Academy?
92.1% of students at North East 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
- 114
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- 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, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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