GRANTHAM ACADEMY

www.aldineisd.org

1,162 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Grantham Academy is a public middle school located in Houston, Texas, serving as part of the Aldine Independent School District. The school provides an educational environment tailored to students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a large urban district, the academy is focused on preparing its student body for the transition to high school by emphasizing core academic standards, character development, and student engagement within the community.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Aldine ISD, which prioritizes college and career readiness. Grantham Academy offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and academic support services designed to foster a well-rounded student experience. By maintaining strong ties to the district’s central resources, the school aims to provide equitable opportunities for its diverse student population while striving for continuous improvement in academic performance and school climate.

1,162

Total Students

69.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GRANTHAM ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	1,060
Black	73
Asian	4
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

Hispanic
1,060 (91.2 %)
Black
73 (6.3 %)
White
15 (1.3 %)
Two or More
8 (0.7 %)
Asian
4 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	ALDINE ISD
Phone:	(281)985-6590
Website:	http://www.aldineisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,162
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	872
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 371

Grade 7 380

Grade 8 411