BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL

BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 445 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 33 teachers, BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Beatrice Mayes Institute (BMI), located on Calhoun Road in Houston, is a public charter school that serves a diverse student population with a commitment to academic excellence and character development. Founded on the principle of providing a rigorous educational environment, the school focuses on creating a supportive community where students are encouraged to achieve their highest potential. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and personal growth, BMI aims to prepare its scholars for success in higher education and as responsible, contributing members of society.

The school is known for its culturally responsive approach and its efforts to address the unique needs of the students in the surrounding Houston community. Through a blend of structured classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, Beatrice Mayes Institute strives to close achievement gaps while fostering a sense of pride and identity among its student body. By maintaining high expectations and cultivating strong relationships between educators, families, and students, the institute functions as a cornerstone of educational opportunity within its neighborhood.

For more information, contact BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL at (713) 747-5629 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5807 CALHOUN RD
HOUSTON, TX 77021
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BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in HOUSTON, TX with about 445 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
Total Students:
445
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 445 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending BEATRICE MAYES INSTITUTE CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 96% of the student body.

Black or African American
96.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3.1%
Two or more races
0.7%

Female
54.6%
Male
45.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.