Reed Academy

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Reed Academy ranks 2540 th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Reed Academy is an elementary school located in Houston, Texas that serves grades 1-5, with a student population of 677 that is predominantly Hispanic (85.38%). The school is part of the Aldine Independent School District, which is ranked 790 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Reed Academy's performance on STAAR tests is generally below the district and state averages, though there are some bright spots, such as 3rd grade reading and math where the school outperforms the Aldine ISD average. The school's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups, with relatively strong results for African American students but struggles for English Language Learners and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Overall, Reed Academy's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, placing it in the bottom 25% of Texas elementary schools.

When comparing Reed Academy to nearby schools in the Aldine ISD, it's clear the school is underperforming its peers. For example, Worsham Elementary, just 2.2 miles away, outperforms Reed Academy on nearly all STAAR test metrics and has a higher overall statewide ranking. However, Reed Academy appears to be doing a relatively good job in serving its gifted and talented student population, as well as its special education students, compared to other areas.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 1-5

1616 Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039

(281) 985-6670

District: Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2540^th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,462

Students who attend Reed Academy usually attend:

Middle:	Aldine Middle
High:	MacArthur High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 664

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

84.3%

African American:

11.1%

White:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 92.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reed Academy ranks worse than 54.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 7^th among 37 ranked elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 44.16. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.3%), African American (11.1%), White (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 92.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reed Academy is 15.8. 29 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Reed Academy employs 41.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reed Academy is $10,462. 41 elementary schools in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Reed Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Reed Academy 2540^th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Reed Academy in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Aldine Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Aldine Independent School District (Isd) 790^th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Reed Academy

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Rank History for all students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	12.47	4368^th	4578	4.6%
2022	15.91	4163^rd	4581	9.1%
2023	21.23	3929^th	4647	15.5%
2024	44.16	2540^th	4675	45.7%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	13.87	3385^th	3446	1.8%
2022	14.33	3368^th	3487	3.4%
2023	16.86	3336^th	3556	6.2%
2024	35.32	2474^th	3638	32.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	27.79	2988^th	3799	21.3%
2022	38.38	2387^th	3952	39.6%
2023	43.91	2020^th	4086	50.6%
2024	43.15	2342^nd	4261	45.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	16.76	4206^th	4451	5.5%
2022	23.63	3859^th	4477	13.8%
2023	28.69	3602^nd	4521	20.3%
2024	49.64	2215^th	4560	51.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	15.04	4217^th	4499	6.3%
2022	16.52	4168^th	4561	8.6%
2023	18.25	4122^nd	4588	10.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	13.91	2759^th	3006	8.2%
2022	47.53	1953^rd	2958	34.0%
2023	64.84	1186^th	2980	60.2%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	14.35	4269^th	4331	1.4%
2022	22.77	3929^th	4461	11.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	13.11	4289^th	4498	4.6%
2022	18.65	4060^th	4563	11.0%
2023	25.84	3679^th	4585	19.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	49.96	1048^th	2444	57.1%
2022	52.34	995^th	2421	58.9%
2023	67.97	543^rd	2443	77.8%
2024	55.22	937^th	2421	61.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile
2021	14.05	4185^th	4329	3.3%
2022	19.06	3991^st	4376	8.8%
2023	22.56	3830^th	4401	13.0%
2024	44.19	2469^th	4431	44.3%

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Rank History for White students at Reed Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TX State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	28.89	2443^rd	3078	20.6%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Texas Education Agency

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Enrollment information for Reed Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	21	68	2	743	0	0	3	837
2020	24	79	3	769	2	1	2	880
2021	28	76	4	681	1	1	5	796
2022	24	72	3	635	2	0	2	738
2023	20	70	2	578	1	0	6	677
2024	20	74	3	560	1	0	6	664

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 Reed Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	837	47.1	17.7	88.9
2020	880	50.9	17.2	87.7
2021	796	55.5	14.3	92
2022	738	48.4	15.2	93.4
2023	677	36.4	18.5	93.1
2024	664	41.9	15.8	92.2

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 Reed Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	837	47.1	17.7	88.9
2020	880	50.9	17.2	87.7
2021	796	55.5	14.3	92
2022	738	48.4	15.2	93.4
2023	677	36.4	18.5	93.1
2024	664	41.9	15.8	92.2

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 Reed Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,129 (13.5%)	$7,236 (86.5%)	$8,364
2020	$994 (11.0%)	$8,003 (89.0%)	$8,997
2021	$1,520 (14.5%)	$8,942 (85.5%)	$10,462

Data source: Texas Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reed Academy

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Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	837	677	19.1%
African American	68	70	2.9%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	743	578	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	21	20	4.8%
Two or More Races	3	6	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	88.9%	93.1%	4.2%

Schools Near Reed Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2024)			STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Spanish Science (2024)	STAAR Reading (2024)			STAAR Mathematics (2024)			STAAR Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Science 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 3rd Grade	STAAR Reading 4th Grade	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 3rd Grade	STAAR Mathematics 4th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reed Academy	Public, Magnet	1-5	1616 Lauder Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6670	664	42	15.8	92.2%	20 (3.0%)	74 (11.1%)	560 (84.3%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	44.2	2540^th of 4675 public elementary schools	45.7%		21.2	3929^th of 4647 public elementary schools	15.5%	1389	17.0	8.7	16.7	38.3	4.2	20.0	0.0	45.2	49.0	37.3	50.0	47.4	41.6	17.6	$10,462	$1,520	$8,942
Hinojosa Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	1620 Lauder Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-4750	531	32	16.5	97.4%	7 (1.3%)	15 (2.8%)	507 (95.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)															$12,469	$3,504	$8,965
Raymond Elementary	Public, Magnet	1-5	1605 Connorvale Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6550	374	27	13.8	97.9%	10 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	358 (95.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	11.8	4443^rd of 4675 public elementary schools	5.0%		6.4	4569^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.7%	126	25.0	0.0	14.3	33.3	0.0	0.0		24.1	30.9	18.8	27.6	25.0	12.4	2.3	$11,291	$2,112	$9,179
North Central Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1900 Strawn Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Yes Prep Public Schools Inc	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 842-5650	857	49	17.6	92.1%	10 (1.2%)	53 (6.2%)	783 (91.4%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	61.3	1521^st of 4675 public elementary schools	67.5%		64.4	1402^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	69.8%	119	14.3	36.5		32.7	51.9			53.7	58.8	53.2	39.0	51.3	46.8	34.7	$12,356	$1,875	$10,481
Stephens Elementary	Public	1-5	2402 Aldine Mail Route Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6560	508	31	16.5	94.1%	15 (3.0%)	9 (1.8%)	482 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33	3245^th of 4675 public elementary schools	30.6%		34.5	3123^rd of 4647 public elementary schools	32.8%	122								34.4	34.0	42.7	31.2	50.5	36.0	11.2	$11,848	$1,955	$9,893
Vardeman Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	3302 Connorvale Rd	Houston	77039	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-3740	603	33	18.2	97.5%	8 (1.3%)	17 (2.8%)	577 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$11,043	$2,205	$8,839
Odom Elementary	Public	1-5	14701 Henry Rd	Houston	77060	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 878-0390	342	25	13.6	97.1%	8 (2.3%)	2 (0.6%)	332 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	2924^th of 4675 public elementary schools	37.5%		37.9	2932^nd of 4647 public elementary schools	36.9%	8	27.8	27.3	0.0	42.9	25.0	25.0	0.0	43.8	32.8	35.0	42.9	43.8	46.8	12.9	$12,347	$1,874	$10,474
De Santiago Ec/Pk/K	Public	PK-K	1420 Aldine Meadows	Houston	77032	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-7500	548	35	15.6	97.8%	10 (1.8%)	85 (15.5%)	443 (80.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.3%)								(n/a)															$12,659	$3,312	$9,347
Eckert Elementary	Public	1-5	1430 Aldine Meadows Rd	Houston	77032	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6380	497	30	16.7	97.4%	8 (1.6%)	123 (24.7%)	356 (71.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.0%)	11.8	4444^th of 4675 public elementary schools	4.9%		6.7	4559^th of 4647 public elementary schools	1.9%	115	11.1	19.1	8.0	7.7	11.1	0.0	0.0	15.7	20.9	27.8	10.0	19.7	31.9	11.1	$11,760	$2,217	$9,543
Worsham Elementary	Public	1-5	3007 Hartwick Rd	Houston	77093	Harris County	Aldine Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(281) 985-6520	469	31	15.1	93.8%	16 (3.4%)	6 (1.3%)	446 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	64.3	1390^th of 4675 public elementary schools	70.3%		60.7	1574^th of 4647 public elementary schools	66.1%	184	7.7	20.0	0.0	7.7	20.0	16.7	0.0	44.4	60.8	54.2	38.9	67.1	58.1	30.6	$13,403	$2,391	$11,013

Frequently Asked Questions about Reed Academy

What is the racial makeup of Reed Academy?

Students at Reed Academy are 84% Hispanic, 11% African American, 3% White.

How many students attend Reed Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 664 students attended Reed Academy.

What schools do graduates of Reed Academy attend?

Students who attend Reed Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Aldine Middle
High : MacArthur High School

Is Reed Academy a good school?

Reed Academy ranks 2540^th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Reed Academy in?

Aldine Independent School District (Isd)

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