Serving 229 students in grades 9-12, Mount Carmel Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in TX)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Carmel Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mount Carmel Academy's student population of 229 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
229 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Carmel Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Carmel Academy is 0.20, 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
#2848 out of 8188 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
89%
53%
Black
9%
13%
White
2%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Carmel Academy's ranking?
Mount Carmel Academy is ranked #2848 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Mount Carmel Academy often compared to?
Mount Carmel Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Jones Futures Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mount Carmel Academy?
The graduation rate of Mount Carmel Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Texas state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mount Carmel Academy?
229 students attend Mount Carmel Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Mount Carmel Academy students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Carmel Academy?
Mount Carmel Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Mount Carmel Academy offer ?
Mount Carmel Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Mount Carmel Academy part of?
Mount Carmel Academy is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Mount Carmel Academy located?
Mount Carmel Academy is located in the Southeast Houston neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Southeast Houston.
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