Las Americas

Summary:

Las Americas is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 230 students in grades 4-8. The school is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD), which is ranked 572 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Las Americas faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher Hispanic student population (78.7%) and an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, Las Americas consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Texas, with 0% proficiency rates in most STAAR subjects across all grade levels, significantly lower than the HISD and state averages. The school also has high dropout rates, ranging from 7.0% to 8.9% over the past 5 years, much higher than the surrounding schools.

In contrast, nearby schools like Pin Oak Middle, Meyerland Middle, and Fondren Middle significantly outperform Las Americas in academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates and overall rankings. Additionally, nearby charter schools, such as KIPP Sharpstown College Prep and Friends For Life Middle, also outperform Las Americas, suggesting that alternative school models may be more effective in serving the needs of the student population.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 6501 Bellaire Blvd
       Houston, TX  77074-6428


(713) 773-5300

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2332nd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,568 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.6 Help
Number of students:  213

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.5%
Asian:
8.9%
White:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Las Americas ranks worse than 99.9% of elementary schools in Texas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.69. (See more...)
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Compare Details Las Americas ranks worse than 98.8% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.83. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.5%), Asian (8.9%), White (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Las Americas is 8.6, which is the 5th best among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Las Americas is $12,568, which is the 4th highest among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Las Americas was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Las Americas 2332nd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Las Americas in the ranking list.)

Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Las Americas

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 0.00 4221st 4221 0.0%
2014 0.00 4260th 4260 0.0%
2015 0.01 4320th 4320 0.0%
2016 0.00 4286th 4286 0.0%
2017 1.49 4326th 4329 0.1%
2018 1.28 4355th 4359 0.1%
2019 1.13 4473rd 4479 0.1%
2021 4.13 4578th 4578 0.0%
2022 1.81 4579th 4581 0.0%
2023 1.93 4645th 4647 0.0%
2024 2.69 4670th 4675 0.1%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.03 3197th 3226 0.9%
2019 6.66 3322nd 3333 0.3%
2021 10.55 3438th 3446 0.2%
2022 4.50 3480th 3487 0.2%
2023 4.19 3554th 3556 0.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.62 4261st 4264 0.1%
2019 1.46 4306th 4309 0.1%
2021 4.76 4451st 4451 0.0%
2022 2.40 4474th 4477 0.1%
2023 2.28 4519th 4521 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.37 4305th 4306 0.0%
2019 1.05 4346th 4348 0.0%
2021 4.98 4498th 4499 0.0%
2022 2.42 4561st 4561 0.0%
2023 2.60 4587th 4588 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school At Risk students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.31 4234th 4240 0.1%
2019 6.17 4289th 4295 0.1%
2021 10.06 4328th 4331 0.1%
2022 4.89 4453rd 4461 0.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.70 4317th 4319 0.0%
2019 1.88 4354th 4357 0.1%
2021 4.27 4498th 4498 0.0%
2022 1.82 4563rd 4563 0.0%
2023 1.91 4583rd 4585 0.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.51 4165th 4168 0.1%
2019 1.43 4187th 4188 0.0%
2021 4.89 4328th 4329 0.0%
2022 2.16 4375th 4376 0.0%
2023 2.23 4398th 4401 0.1%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Las Americas

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Rank History for all middle school students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 0.52 1672nd 1684 0.7%
2008 6.13 1672nd 1718 2.7%
2010 38.17 1374th 1803 23.8%
2011 40.14 1395th 1895 26.4%
2012 18.49 1721st 1951 11.8%
2013 0.00 1970th 1973 0.2%
2014 0.00 1987th 1987 0.0%
2015 0.00 2043rd 2043 0.0%
2016 0.00 1987th 1987 0.0%
2017 2.22 2026th 2027 0.0%
2018 2.46 2075th 2080 0.2%
2019 1.68 2187th 2193 0.3%
2021 4.83 2244th 2252 0.4%
2022 3.45 2251st 2254 0.1%
2023 2.76 2324th 2330 0.3%
2024 4.83 2332nd 2361 1.2%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.13 1365th 1376 0.8%
2019 10.57 1442nd 1445 0.2%
2021 14.71 1575th 1592 1.1%
2022 8.45 1639th 1643 0.2%
2023 6.25 1716th 1720 0.2%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.78 2037th 2039 0.1%
2019 2.05 2073rd 2073 0.0%
2021 5.56 2167th 2172 0.2%
2022 3.98 2218th 2220 0.1%
2023 3.25 2246th 2251 0.2%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.16 2006th 2008 0.1%
2019 1.49 2047th 2047 0.0%
2021 5.15 2147th 2151 0.2%
2022 3.92 2219th 2221 0.1%
2023 3.20 2238th 2241 0.1%
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Rank History for middle school At Risk students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.03 1999th 2008 0.4%
2019 6.64 2049th 2058 0.4%
2021 10.91 2106th 2118 0.6%
2022 7.38 2171st 2182 0.5%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.12 2024th 2030 0.3%
2019 2.21 2063rd 2069 0.3%
2021 5.24 2161st 2168 0.3%
2022 3.38 2220th 2228 0.4%
2023 2.71 2237th 2245 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.07 587th 587 0.0%
2019 0.05 594th 594 0.0%
2021 0.68 588th 589 0.2%
2022 0.30 605th 606 0.2%
2023 0.17 614th 616 0.3%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.81 1159th 1167 0.7%
2019 4.99 1188th 1193 0.4%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.72 1887th 1895 0.4%
2019 2.05 1934th 1935 0.1%
2021 5.62 2036th 2043 0.3%
2022 3.79 2076th 2077 0.0%
2023 3.05 2113th 2116 0.1%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Las Americas

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 1.76 1719th 1723 0.2%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Las Americas

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 0 1 1 63 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2003 0 1 1 63 0 n/a n/a 0 65
2004 0 3 0 52 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2005 1 0 0 73 0 n/a n/a 0 74
2006 0 3 0 92 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2007 0 2 0 110 0 n/a n/a 0 112
2008 0 7 0 97 0 n/a n/a 0 104
2009 0 10 2 83 0 n/a n/a 0 95
2010 1 17 9 93 0 n/a n/a 0 120
2011 12 29 20 68 1 0 0 0 130
2012 14 43 38 56 1 0 0 0 152
2013 15 37 33 93 1 1 0 0 180
2014 14 26 18 98 0 0 0 0 156
2015 17 21 7 275 0 0 0 0 320
2016 7 17 5 114 1 0 0 0 144
2017 6 37 13 232 0 0 0 0 288
2018 2 32 16 119 0 0 0 0 169
2019 3 20 12 162 1 0 0 0 198
2020 4 10 15 325 0 0 0 0 354
2021 2 3 9 147 0 0 0 0 161
2022 8 7 30 199 0 0 0 0 244
2023 11 6 31 181 0 0 1 0 230
2024 8 6 19 180 0 0 0 0 213

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 Las Americas

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 65 4.0 16.3 67.7
2003 65 4.0 16.3 67.7
2004 55 3.0 18.3 94.5
2005 74 5.3 14.0 93.2
2006 95 4.9 19.4 96.8
2007 112 5.8 19.3 96.4
2008 104 5.9 17.6 97.1
2009 95 7.8 12.1 96.8
2010 120 8.1 14.6 96.7
2011 130 8.6 15.1 90
2012 152 9.5 16.0 79.6
2013 180 7.2 24.8 98.3
2014 156 9.2 16.8 98.1
2015 320 15.0 21.3 99.1
2016 144 13.0 11.0 96.5
2017 288 13.7 20.9 98.3
2018 169 13.0 13.0 97.6
2019 198 12.0 16.5 99.5
2020 354 13.0 27.2 100
2021 161 12.1 13.3 98.1
2022 244 10.4 23.2 99.6
2023 230 9.3 24.5 99.6
2024 213 24.6 8.6 98.6

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 Las Americas

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 65 4.0 16.3 67.7
2003 65 4.0 16.3 67.7
2004 55 3.0 18.3 94.5
2005 74 5.3 14.0 93.2
2006 95 4.9 19.4 96.8
2007 112 5.8 19.3 96.4
2008 104 5.9 17.6 97.1
2009 95 7.8 12.1 96.8
2010 120 8.1 14.6 96.7
2011 130 8.6 15.1 90
2012 152 9.5 16.0 79.6
2013 180 7.2 24.8 98.3
2014 156 9.2 16.8 98.1
2015 320 15.0 21.3 99.1
2016 144 13.0 11.0 96.5
2017 288 13.7 20.9 98.3
2018 169 13.0 13.0 97.6
2019 198 12.0 16.5 99.5
2020 354 13.0 27.2 100
2021 161 12.1 13.3 98.1
2022 244 10.4 23.2 99.6
2023 230 9.3 24.5 99.6
2024 213 24.6 8.6 98.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Las Americas

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,250 (13.4%) $8,053 (86.6%) $9,303
2020 $981 (13.3%) $6,392 (86.7%) $7,373
2021 $1,336 (10.6%) $11,231 (89.4%) $12,568

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Las Americas

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4473rd of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4645th of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.1%
Ranks 2187th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2324th of 2330 Middle schools
 0%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Reading (Las Americas)00
   4th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3840
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Las Americas)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4443
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
5th Grade Reading (Las Americas)00
   5th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4449
 5%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Las Americas)00
   5th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5344
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Las Americas)00
   5th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4027
 13%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
6th Grade Reading (Las Americas)00
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Las Americas)00
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Las Americas)00
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Las Americas)00
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Las Americas)00
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Las Americas)01
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Las Americas)00
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Las Americas)00
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students198230
 16.2%
African American206
 70%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1231
 158.3%
Hispanic162181
 11.7%
Pacific Islander00
White311
 266.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.5%99.6%
 0.1%


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Las Americas ranks in the bottom 1.2% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 213 students attended Las Americas.

Students at Las Americas are 85% Hispanic, 9% Asian, 4% White, 3% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

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