Serving 497 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 497 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School's student population of 497 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
497 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4174 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
53%
Black
97%
13%
White
n/a
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
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Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is ranked #4174 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School?
497 students attend Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School?
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School offer ?
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School part of?
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is part of Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School located?
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School is located in the South Side neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 26 other public schools located in South Side.
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