BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ACADEMY AT RYAN

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ACADEMY AT RYAN is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 777 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 44 teachers, BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ACADEMY AT RYAN 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.

BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ACADEMY AT RYAN (BCMA) is a premier magnet middle school located in the historic Third Ward of Houston, Texas. Operating as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) in partnership with the prestigious Baylor College of Medicine, the school is renowned for its rigorous academic environment. Its primary mission is to provide students with a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), with a specific emphasis on preparing them for future careers in the medical and health science fields.

The academy is widely recognized for its challenging curriculum, which includes high school credit courses such as Algebra I, IPC (Integrated Physics and Chemistry), and Latin. Beyond standard academics, the school provides students with unique opportunities to engage with medical professionals and participate in specialized labs, fostering a culture of high expectations and inquiry. By combining a competitive admissions process with a specialized health-science focus, BCMA consistently ranks as one of the top-performing middle schools in the region, drawing students who are academically gifted and interested in pursuing pathways in medicine and research.

For more information, contact BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE ACADEMY AT RYAN at (713) 942-1932 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.