Very Good
#1775 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 21% in state
Sam Houston State University Charter School
Elementary School · Sam Houston State University Charter School · Huntsville, TX
A charter elementary school in Huntsville, TX where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1908 BOBBY K MARK DR TEC 335, Huntsville, TX 77341
- Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sam Houston State University Charter School score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
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→ SteadyProficiency is up 38 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 68% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,061/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntsville), 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)
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl M Hirsch ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Gloria Marshall ELEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 874 | Compare → |
| Mildred Jenkins ELEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 633 | Compare → |
| Ogden ELEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 1–5 | 1.7 mi | 595 | 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.
Sam Houston State University Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,725NCES 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.
Sam Houston State University Charter School is listed in SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sam Houston State University Charter School
Sam Houston State University Charter School is a public elementary school in Huntsville, TX, part of Sam Houston State University Charter School, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,775 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sam Houston State University Charter School
What grades does Sam Houston State University Charter School serve?
Sam Houston State University Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Sam Houston State University Charter School?
Sam Houston State University Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston State University Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sam Houston State University Charter School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sam Houston State University Charter School rank in TX?
Sam Houston State University Charter School ranks #1,775 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Sam Houston State University Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sam Houston State University Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Sam Houston State University Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sam Houston State University Charter School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).
Is Sam Houston State University Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Sam Houston State University Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Sam Houston State University Charter School a Title I school?
No, Sam Houston State University Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 468
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (936) 294-1103
- Area population (ZIP 77341)
- 0
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 77341; 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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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