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A+ Unlimited Potential - University is a public charter middle school located in Houston, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 156 students. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (Isd), which is ranked 636 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
A+ Unlimited Potential - University has a diverse student population, with 54.49% African American, 41.03% Hispanic, and 3.85% White students. However, the school has struggled academically compared to the state and nearby schools, with lower proficiency rates in STAAR Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, only 10% of students were proficient, compared to 44% statewide. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than the overall school average, while White and English Language Learner students perform worse. Interestingly, the school's special education students perform exceptionally well, ranking in the top 25% of Texas middle schools in this category.
A+ Unlimited Potential - University has experienced a decline in enrollment over the past few years, from 156 students in 2022-2023 to 134 students in 2020-2021. Additionally, the racial composition of the student body has shifted, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 9.21% in 2020-2021 to 3.85% in 2022-2023. When compared to nearby schools, such as Secondary Daep, KIPP Intrepid Preparatory, and Project Chrysalis Middle, A+ Unlimited Potential - University generally performs worse academically. However, the school's high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, with 75% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, may be a contributing factor to its academic challenges.
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