Harmony School of Science - Houston
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 620 elementary, middle, and high school students from grades KG-9
- 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Yes
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77099
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
- Charter School
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 620
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 33.9
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.3
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 298 (48.1%)
- Females: 322 (51.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 100 (16.1%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 229 (36.9%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 329 (53.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Black | 103 | 16.6% |
| Asian | 319 | 51.5% |
| Hispanic | 104 | 16.8% |
| White | 91 | 14.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 45 | 7.3% |
| 1st Grade | 28 | 4.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 56 | 9.0% |
| 3rd Grade | 58 | 9.4% |
| 4th Grade | 58 | 9.4% |
| 5th Grade | 79 | 12.7% |
| 6th Grade | 95 | 15.3% |
| 7th Grade | 103 | 16.6% |
| 8th Grade | 57 | 9.2% |
| 9th Grade | 41 | 6.6% |
Faculty Breakdown (2010)
Average Teacher Experience
School:
1.6
District:
1.6
State:
11.3
Percent of Teachers With 1-5 Years Experience
School:
61.7%
District:
61.7%
State:
31.0%
Percent of Teachers With 6-10 Years Experience
School:
5.9%
District:
5.9%
State:
20.3%
Faculty Salary (2010)
School Administration Average Base Salary
School:
$68,545
District:
$68,545
State:
$70,209
Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$37,785
District:
$37,785
State:
$48,263
Beginning Teacher Average Base Salary
School:
$35,670
District:
$35,670
State:
$41,165
Teacher With 1-5 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$39,018
State:
$43,527
Teacher With 6-10 Years Experience Average Base Salary
School:
$36,500
State:
$46,149
Source: TX Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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Test Scores and Performance Information
Overall School Rating
How is this determined?
The overall school rating shows that Harmony School of Science - Houston performed on average much better than most other schools across the state on TAKS state exams in the following subjects:
- Math
- Reading
- Science
- Social Studies
- Writing
AYP and Performance (2010)
Overall AYP Met: Yes
TAKS - Test Proficiency by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.0% | 86.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 84.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.0% | 93.0% | 92.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 89.0% |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 88.0% |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 95.0% | 86.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.0% |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 84.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 99.0% | 85.0% |
| 2009 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 83.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 99.0% | 99.0% | 88.0% |
| 2009 | 88.0% | 88.0% | 84.0% |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.0% | 94.0% | 82.0% |
| 2009 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 80.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.0% |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 95.0% | 95.0% | 81.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 79.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 86.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 84.0% |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 74.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 72.0% |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.0% | 96.0% | 80.0% |
| 2009 | 92.0% | 92.0% | 79.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 91.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 93.0% |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.0% | 90.0% | 78.0% |
| 2009 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 72.0% |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 98.0% | 98.0% | 95.0% |
| 2009 | 95.0% | 95.0% | 92.0% |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| School | District | State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.0% | 97.0% | 70.0% |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 100.0% | 100.0% | 92.0% |
Source: TX Department of Education 2009-2010
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