Summary:
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is a single elementary and middle school in Houston, TX, serving grades K-8 with 558 students, and it operates as its own charter district, the Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School district.
This school shows a pattern of strong performance in later grades, particularly in 8th grade, where students consistently outperform state averages in Reading, Math, and Social Studies. For example, in the 2025-2026 school year, 58.33% of 8th graders were proficient in Social Studies, nearly double the state average of 31.69%. However, the school faces significant challenges in middle-grade mathematics, with 4th and 6th graders scoring well below state averages—only 20% of 4th graders were proficient in Math compared to 49.28% statewide. On a positive note, the school has shown improvement in early literacy, with 3rd grade Reading proficiency jumping from 34.43% to 59.38% over two years, now exceeding the state average. The school maintains a perfect 0.0% dropout rate and serves a high-needs population, with 78.32% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch.
Overall, the school is ranked in the 33rd percentile statewide for the 2025-2026 school year, a slight improvement from the 29th percentile the previous year but down from the 37th percentile in 2023-2024. The district itself holds a 2-star rating, ranking 513th out of 951 Texas districts. The standout 8th grade Social Studies performance and the recent gains in 3rd grade reading are bright spots, but the persistent math struggles in 4th and 6th grades are critical areas needing focused attention. The school’s ability to retain all students through 8th grade is a notable strength, suggesting a supportive environment despite academic challenges.
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