ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in BEEVILLE, TX with about 457 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

St. Mary's Academy Charter School, located at 410 N. Tyler St. in Beeville, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves the Bee County community. Operating as a tuition-free institution, the school provides an alternative to traditional district-run public education, focusing on personalized learning and a structured environment designed to meet the unique academic and developmental needs of its students. The charter model allows the school flexibility in its curriculum and instructional delivery, often emphasizing smaller class sizes and a close-knit community atmosphere to foster student success.

The academy typically serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide equitable access to quality education within the Beeville area. By maintaining its status as a charter school, St. Mary’s is accountable to the state of Texas for its academic and financial performance while operating with a level of administrative independence. Its location in downtown Beeville makes it a centralized educational option for local families seeking a specific educational philosophy or a smaller, more focused school setting than what might be available in larger neighboring school districts.

For more information, contact ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL at (361) 358-5601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.