Summary:
In zip code 77004, there are three middle schools serving grades 6-8, with a total enrollment of 783 students, located in a diverse urban area of Houston, Texas.
The standout school in this area is Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan, a magnet school within the Houston Independent School District (Isd). It is the only school with a 4-star rating, ranking in the 84th percentile statewide, and it consistently outperforms district and state averages in reading, math, and social studies. This is notable given that over 70% of its students are economically disadvantaged. In contrast, Yellowstone College Preparatory is a significant underperformer, ranking in the bottom 8% of Texas schools, with 8th-grade math proficiency at just 10.34% compared to the state average of 47.24%. A+ Unlimited Potential - University falls in the middle, with a 2-star rating and a 34th percentile ranking, but it shows inconsistent performance across grades and subjects.
Key metrics reveal stark differences. Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 12.2:1, while A+ Unlimited Potential - University has an extremely high ratio of 30.1:1, likely impacting instruction quality. An interesting finding is that Yellowstone College Preparatory, despite its low overall performance, had 60% of its Algebra I students score proficient, exceeding the state average of 54.03%. This suggests a focus on advanced coursework for a select group, even as general math instruction struggles. Overall, parents should consider Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan as the top choice for consistent, high performance, while the two charter schools present significant challenges, with A+ Unlimited Potential - University offering mixed results and Yellowstone College Preparatory requiring careful evaluation of its academic support.
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