Early College STEM Academy
Houston, TX · Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success · Charter · Grades 6-8
769th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
Early College STEM Academy ranking
SchoolRow ranks Early College STEM Academy 769th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 55% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 20th in 2019 to 55th in 2025 — improving.
Early College STEM Academy test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 263 students tested
Early College STEM Academy students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 280 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 99.7% | 99.6% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Early College STEM Academy
Typical home value $186K in zip 77017 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Early College STEM Academy
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Deady MiddleHouston ISD · 0.4 mi away1,110th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 41% - 6Hartman MiddleHouston ISD · 2.2 mi away788th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 49% - 3KIPP Prime College PreparatoryKIPP Texas Public Schools · 2.3 mi away · charter1,207th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 31% - 6Ortiz MiddleHouston ISD · 2.4 mi away787th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 50% - 5Stevenson MiddleHouston ISD · 2.7 mi away930th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 43% - 4Yes Prep - HobbyYes Prep Public Schools Inc · 3 mi away · charter1,084th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 33% - 4Queens IntPasadena ISD · 3.3 mi away1,060th of 1,701
ELA 45% · Math 39% - 3KIPP Intrepid PreparatoryKIPP Texas Public Schools · 3.3 mi away · charter1,310th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Early College STEM Academy in?
Early College STEM Academy is part of the Raul Yzaguirre Schools for Success district in Houston, Texas.
Is Early College STEM Academy a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Early College STEM Academy 769th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Early College STEM Academy?
Hispanic 100% (280 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Early College STEM Academy cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77017 is $186K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.