Summary:
Draw Academy is a single-campus charter school district in Houston, TX, serving 696 students from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. As the only school in the Draw Academy district, it provides a focused but challenging educational environment, reflected in its 1-star state rating and 16th percentile ranking among Texas schools for the 2025-2026 school year.
Academically, Draw Academy consistently scores below state averages in most subjects, with an average reading proficiency of 40.6% and math proficiency of 28.9% across grades 3-8. However, there are notable bright spots: 8th-grade math proficiency reached 49.12%, exceeding the state average of 47.24%, suggesting a strength in upper-grade math instruction. Conversely, 5th-grade science saw only 1.72% proficiency in 2024-2025, a critical area needing immediate attention. The school also shows volatile year-over-year performance, such as 5th-grade reading jumping from 36.21% to 54.24%, while 7th-grade reading dropped from 47.27% to 39.34%, indicating success may depend heavily on specific cohorts or teachers rather than a consistent system.
Key resource metrics reveal a paradox: the school spends $10,960 per student, a reasonable amount, yet maintains a very high student-teacher ratio of 29.3:1, suggesting funds may be directed toward non-instructional areas rather than reducing class sizes. Despite low absolute scores, the school’s state ranking has improved from the 10th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 16th percentile in 2025-2026, an upward trend that offers cautious optimism. With a 0.0% dropout rate, Draw Academy serves its community with dedication, but parents should weigh the academic challenges against the positive trajectory and unique strengths in 8th-grade math.
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