Serving 216 students in grades 9-12, Evolution Academy Houston 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 216 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Graduation Rate: 65-69% (Btm 50% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Evolution Academy Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Evolution Academy Houston's student population of 216 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
216 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
School Rankings
Evolution Academy Houston 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 Evolution Academy Houston is 0.60, 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
#8136 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
45%
53%
Black
45%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
65-69%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Evolution Academy Houston's ranking?
Evolution Academy Houston is ranked #8136 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Evolution Academy Houston?
The graduation rate of Evolution Academy Houston is 65-69%, which is lower than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Evolution Academy Houston?
216 students attend Evolution Academy Houston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Evolution Academy Houston students are Black, 45% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Evolution Academy Houston?
Evolution Academy Houston has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Evolution Academy Houston offer ?
Evolution Academy Houston offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Evolution Academy Houston part of?
Evolution Academy Houston is part of Evolution Academy Charter School District.
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