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DREW ACADEMY

1910 W LITTLE YORK RD, HOUSTON, TX 77091ALDINE ISD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
382
Students
Total enrolled
$12,943
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 10% vs nat'l
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 20% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 382 students in grades 07–08 in HOUSTON, Texas.
10% below average funding
District spends $12,943 per pupil, 10% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

DREW ACADEMY is a mid-sized middle in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 07–08 with 382 students. The district invests $12,943 per student — 10% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 91% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at DREW ACADEMY

382
Total Students
12.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
91%
Free Lunch
31
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution183 male · 199 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility91%
National avg 52% · 346 students
Student Composition
43%
54%
White1%
Hispanic / Latino43%
Black54%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 480771017014

Academic Outcomes at DREW ACADEMY

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 77091

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,943Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,943
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,695
Student Support$2,459
Administration$1,553
Operations$1,941
Other$1,294
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,943 spent per student, an estimated $5,734 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
34%
State government
42.7%
Local (property tax)
33.7%
Federal programs
23.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 91% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FRANCIS ELESCAMILLA ELJONES EC/PK/KDUNN EL
+8 more
↓
Middle
JONES MIDDLETEAGUE MIDDLEGRANTHAM ACADEMYLEWIS MIDDLE
+7 more
↓
High School
MACARTHUR H SDAVIS H S ALDINEEISENHOWER H SNIMITZ H S
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictALDINE ISD →
Phone: (281)878-0360
NCES ID: 480771017014
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
MACARTHUR H S
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● 42 opp85% FRL
High
DAVIS H S ALDINE
3,093 students · 09–12
● 45 opp88% FRL
High
EISENHOWER H S
2,855 students · 09–12
83% FRL
High
NIMITZ H S
2,772 students · 09–12
● 44 opp85% FRL
High
ALDINE H S
2,663 students · 09–12
● 42 opp94% FRL
Mid
JONES MIDDLE
1,348 students · 06–08
● 48 opp86% FRL
High
BLANSON CTE H S
1,299 students · 09–12
● 40 opp88% FRL
Mid
TEAGUE MIDDLE
1,180 students · 06–08
● 48 opp87% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1910 W LITTLE YORK RD, HOUSTON, TX 77091
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.