Below Average
#7025 of 8,552 schools in TX
Texas Connections Academy at Houston
School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD charter school where students score 32 points below what's typical for similar communities.
10550 RICHMOND AVE HOUSTON TX 140, Houston, TX 77042
- Math 24% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Texas Connections Academy at Houston score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 73%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 41% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (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).
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Where Texas Connections Academy at Houston 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$57,745
Median home value
$371,300
Median rent
$1,287/mo
College educated
44.5%
Homeownership
25.7%
Poverty rate
15.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77042; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oaks AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7 | 3–12 | 0.1 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| St Francis Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 696 | Compare → |
| The Kinkaid School - Head of School OfficePrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,360 | Compare → |
| The Saint Constantine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #214 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
Texas Connections Academy at Houston is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Texas Connections Academy at Houston
Texas Connections Academy at Houston is a public school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 8,332 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,025 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Texas Connections Academy at Houston
What grades does Texas Connections Academy at Houston serve?
Texas Connections Academy at Houston serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
Texas Connections Academy at Houston has an enrollment of approximately 8,332 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Texas Connections Academy at Houston is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Texas Connections Academy at Houston rank in TX?
Texas Connections Academy at Houston ranks #7,025 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Texas Connections Academy at Houston's MySchoolScout rating?
Texas Connections Academy at Houston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Texas Connections Academy at Houston?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Texas Connections Academy at Houston has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Texas Connections Academy at Houston a charter school?
Yes, Texas Connections Academy at Houston is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Texas Connections Academy at Houston a Title I school?
No, Texas Connections Academy at Houston is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 8,332
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 278
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (281) 661-8293
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- Area population (ZIP 77042)
- 40,725
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.2
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 77042; 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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