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St Mary's Academy Charter School
Elementary School · St Mary's Academy Charter School · Beeville, TX
A charter elementary school in Beeville, TX where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 279, Beeville, TX 78102
- Math 40% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 55% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Mary's Academy Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where St Mary's Academy Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- City Safety: High3,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Beeville), 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
$59,591
Median home value
$106,600
Median rent
$1,049/mo
College educated
10.6%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 78102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Philips Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–6 | 0.3 mi | 52 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Church SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| R a Hall ELEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 1–5 | 1.3 mi | 493 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Mary's Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,307NCES 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.
St Mary's Academy Charter School is listed in ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Mary's Academy Charter School
St Mary's Academy Charter School is a public elementary school in Beeville, TX, part of St Mary's Academy Charter School, serving approximately 299 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #5,594 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Mary's Academy Charter School
What grades does St Mary's Academy Charter School serve?
St Mary's Academy Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend St Mary's Academy Charter School?
St Mary's Academy Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 299 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary's Academy Charter School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Mary's Academy Charter School rank in TX?
St Mary's Academy Charter School ranks #5,594 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is St Mary's Academy Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary's Academy Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 St Mary's Academy Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Mary's Academy Charter School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is St Mary's Academy Charter School a charter school?
Yes, St Mary's Academy Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is St Mary's Academy Charter School a Title I school?
No, St Mary's Academy Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Mary's Academy Charter School?
85.6% of students at St Mary's Academy Charter School 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
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 299
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Bee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (361) 358-5601
- Area population (ZIP 78102)
- 27,000
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 78102; 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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