How do these schools compare?
| Metric | ORTIZ MIDDLE | TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT HOUSTON |
|---|---|---|
| Location | HOUSTON, TX | HOUSTON, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 772 | 8,641 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 29:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 95.8% | — |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | ORTIZ MIDDLE | TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT HOUSTON |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,515 | $14,515 |
| District | HOUSTON ISD | HOUSTON ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | ORTIZ MIDDLE | TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT HOUSTON |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.4% | 35.8% |
| African American | 10.4% | 14.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 87.3% | 38.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 5.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 0.4% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | ORTIZ MIDDLE | TEXAS CONNECTIONS ACADEMY AT HOUSTON |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 14 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 487.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.4% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 45 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.