Cornerstone Academy

Public, Charter 6-8

 9016 Westview Dr
       Houston, TX  77055


(713) 251-1600

District: Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
10th of 2,330 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,426 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.2 Help
Number of students:  365

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.9%
Hispanic:
29.0%
Asian:
14.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.9% Help


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Compare Details Cornerstone Academy ranks better than 99.6% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.94. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Cornerstone Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd). Student population at Cornerstone Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (49.9%), Hispanic (29%), Asian (14%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Cornerstone Academy is 13.2, which is the 2nd best among 8 middle schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Cornerstone Academy is $10,426. 4 middle schools in the Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Cornerstone Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Cornerstone Academy 10th of 2330 Texas public middle schools. (See Cornerstone Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd) 317th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Cornerstone Academy

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Rank History for all students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 88.01 17th 1573 98.9%
2005 90.32 16th 1582 99.0%
2006 87.51 40th 1585 97.5%
2007 86.34 42nd 1684 97.5%
2008 86.83 18th 1718 99.0%
2009 85.66 25th 1763 98.6%
2010 84.49 19th 1803 98.9%
2011 84.34 27th 1895 98.6%
2012 91.73 38th 1951 98.1%
2013 88.07 82nd 1973 95.8%
2014 91.07 46th 1987 97.7%
2015 91.58 36th 2043 98.2%
2016 92.83 11th 1987 99.4%
2017 98.87 15th 2027 99.3%
2018 98.04 26th 2080 98.8%
2019 97.85 29th 2193 98.7%
2021 97.98 27th 2252 98.8%
2022 98.77 13th 2254 99.4%
2023 98.94 10th 2330 99.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.48 10th 720 98.6%
2021 87.41 48th 743 93.5%
2022 91.20 30th 813 96.3%
2023 94.87 8th 817 99.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.57 14th 1592 99.1%
2022 96.41 27th 1643 98.4%
2023 98.73 15th 1720 99.1%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 100.00 3rd 1757 99.8%
2023 100.00 4th 1815 99.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.16 19th 2039 99.1%
2019 98.94 19th 2073 99.1%
2021 97.22 20th 2172 99.1%
2022 94.61 40th 2220 98.2%
2023 99.02 15th 2251 99.3%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.57 35th 2008 98.3%
2019 96.72 32nd 2047 98.4%
2021 94.91 62nd 2151 97.1%
2022 98.05 17th 2221 99.2%
2023 98.41 10th 2241 99.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.52 411th 1430 71.3%
2019 74.50 263rd 1446 81.8%
2021 75.49 313th 1501 79.1%
2022 73.64 313th 1488 79.0%
2023 77.39 155th 1481 89.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for At Risk students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.98 3rd 2008 99.9%
2019 99.60 9th 2058 99.6%
2021 86.20 98th 2118 95.4%
2022 96.05 31st 2182 98.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.42 14th 2030 99.3%
2019 97.94 26th 2069 98.7%
2021 99.25 6th 2168 99.7%
2022 98.78 11th 2228 99.5%
2023 98.99 10th 2245 99.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.14 104th 587 82.3%
2019 76.33 113th 594 81.0%
2021 84.74 48th 589 91.9%
2022 86.87 20th 606 96.7%
2023 85.61 23rd 616 96.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.21 26th 1895 98.6%
2019 97.03 35th 1935 98.2%
2021 97.84 22nd 2043 98.9%
2022 97.24 24th 2077 98.8%
2023 99.14 11th 2116 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Cornerstone Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 95.26 20th 1673 98.8%
2019 94.45 28th 1684 98.3%
2021 93.84 36th 1700 97.9%
2022 97.06 9th 1723 99.5%
2023 96.73 8th 1749 99.5%
See the entire list of Best Texas Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Saturday, February 18, 2017

Open Quote Cornerstone is an innovative school with very committed, talented teachers and a visionary director. The kids are tolerant of differences and kind. The academics are rigorous but taught in a way that captures kids' imaginations and brings topics to life. My son is so happy at the school. Close Quote


by a student
Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Open Quote A wonderfull learning enviroment.Great teachers,and perfect size. This is definatlly a 10/10 school. Its one of a kind. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Cornerstone Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1999 105 6 10 48 1 n/a n/a 0 170
2000 169 6 20 96 1 n/a n/a 0 292
2001 200 9 31 117 2 n/a n/a 0 359
2002 204 11 26 129 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2003 204 11 26 129 4 n/a n/a 0 374
2004 197 10 16 142 3 n/a n/a 0 368
2005 182 20 14 160 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2006 182 23 13 143 1 n/a n/a 0 362
2007 185 17 19 150 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 203 13 24 135 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2009 200 14 20 134 0 n/a n/a 0 368
2010 210 14 22 134 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 184 13 22 162 2 0 5 0 388
2012 183 8 24 160 2 0 4 0 381
2013 177 5 22 172 2 1 4 0 383
2014 193 3 31 135 0 1 6 0 369
2015 184 7 40 126 2 1 10 0 370
2016 185 5 51 121 3 0 16 0 381
2017 180 8 42 135 2 0 15 0 382
2018 172 5 46 133 1 0 16 0 373
2019 174 5 39 145 1 0 13 0 377
2020 171 1 49 140 0 0 12 0 373
2021 180 5 43 123 1 0 9 0 361
2022 179 4 50 120 1 0 17 0 371
2023 182 5 51 106 2 0 19 0 365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Cornerstone Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 170 11.9 14.3 25.9
2000 292 20.0 14.6 25.3
2001 359 25.5 14.1 29
2002 374 24.6 15.2 36.4
2003 374 24.6 15.2 36.4
2004 368 24.6 15.0 36.1
2005 377 21.5 17.5 40.8
2006 362 21.3 17.0 39.2
2007 371 20.6 18.0 38
2008 375 23.5 16.0 33.6
2009 368 25.1 14.6 33.4
2010 380 24.6 15.3 30.5
2011 388 27.9 13.8 36.3
2012 381 26.4 14.3 37.3
2013 383 26.0 14.7 40.2
2014 369 26.3 14.0 30.6
2015 370 25.0 14.8 31.1
2016 381 25.0 15.2 28.9
2017 382 26.4 14.4 26.4
2018 373 25.3 14.7 27.9
2019 377 26.7 14.0 26.8
2020 373 26.7 13.9 24.4
2021 361 26.5 13.6 19.1
2022 371 27.2 13.6 21
2023 365 27.5 13.2 15.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Cornerstone Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1999 170 11.9 14.3 25.9
2000 292 20.0 14.6 25.3
2001 359 25.5 14.1 29
2002 374 24.6 15.2 36.4
2003 374 24.6 15.2 36.4
2004 368 24.6 15.0 36.1
2005 377 21.5 17.5 40.8
2006 362 21.3 17.0 39.2
2007 371 20.6 18.0 38
2008 375 23.5 16.0 33.6
2009 368 25.1 14.6 33.4
2010 380 24.6 15.3 30.5
2011 388 27.9 13.8 36.3
2012 381 26.4 14.3 37.3
2013 383 26.0 14.7 40.2
2014 369 26.3 14.0 30.6
2015 370 25.0 14.8 31.1
2016 381 25.0 15.2 28.9
2017 382 26.4 14.4 26.4
2018 373 25.3 14.7 27.9
2019 377 26.7 14.0 26.8
2020 373 26.7 13.9 24.4
2021 361 26.5 13.6 19.1
2022 371 27.2 13.6 21
2023 365 27.5 13.2 15.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Cornerstone Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $569 (6.2%) $8,602 (93.8%) $9,171
2020 $510 (5.5%) $8,693 (94.5%) $9,203
2021 $736 (7.1%) $9,691 (93.0%) $10,426

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Cornerstone Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 29th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 10th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Academy)6592
 27%
   6th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))3657
 21%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Academy)9094
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4847
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Academy)8997
 8%
   7th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4958
 9%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Academy)8676
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4845
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4129
 12%
8th Grade Reading (Cornerstone Academy)8498
 14%
   8th Grade Reading (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5459
 5%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Cornerstone Academy)10087
 13%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5060
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Cornerstone Academy)7793
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))5254
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Cornerstone Academy)6985
 16%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))3938
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Cornerstone Academy)8595
 10%
   End of Course Algebra I (Spring Branch Independent School District (Isd))4659
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377365
 3.2%
African American55
American Indian12
 100%
Asian3951
 30.8%
Hispanic145106
 26.9%
Pacific Islander00
White174182
 4.6%
Two or More Races1319
 46.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients26.8%15.9%
 10.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 365 students attended Cornerstone Academy.

Students at Cornerstone Academy are 50% White, 29% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Yes! Cornerstone Academy is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 10th of 2330 Texas middle schools.


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