SST EXCELLENCE

330 N SAM HOUSTON PKWY E
HOUSTON, TX 77060

Charter School 131 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

The School of Science and Technology (SST) Excellence, located in the North Houston area, is a tuition-free, public charter school that emphasizes a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). As part of the larger SST charter network, the school is designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for college and future careers in high-demand technical fields. Its educational philosophy typically centers on small class sizes, data-driven instruction, and a strong focus on character development alongside core academic proficiencies.

Beyond the classroom, the school aims to cultivate a supportive community culture that integrates hands-on learning experiences and project-based assignments. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere and utilizing a modern technological approach to education, SST Excellence strives to bridge the achievement gap for students in the Houston area. The institution is known for maintaining high expectations for its student body, encouraging them to excel in competitive academic environments while developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills necessary for the 21st-century workforce.

131

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

6.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SST EXCELLENCE
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	98
Black	31
Two or More	1

Hispanic
98 (74.8 %)
Black
31 (23.7 %)
White
1 (0.8 %)
Two or More
1 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Phone:	(832)672-6671
Website:	http://SSTTX.ORG
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	131
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	6.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	93
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 33

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 31