Sugar Grove Academy (SGA) is part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and designated as a Title I school and a New Education System school. It was transformed from an elementary school to a middle school in 2010. It is located in southwestern part of Houston (District J). In 2022 there were 759 students total in 6th-8th grades. The area is home to many Hispanics and Latinos. Median household income was $60,000 in 2022. There is a high rate of economically-disadvantaged, immigrant, and at-risk students.
2022 Texas Education Agency Report Card1
| Campus Performance | Campus | District | State |
| Overall Accountability (student learning and readiness) | B | ||
| STAAR Performance for Reading, 6th grade (meets grade level or above) | 22% | 41% | 43% |
| STAAR Performance for Math for 6th grade (meets grade level or above) | 20% | 34% | 39% |
| STAAR Performance for Reading, 7th grade (meets grade level or above) | 38% | 55% | 56% |
| STAAR Performance for Math for 7th grade (meets grade level or above) | 17% | 29% | 31% |
| STAAR Performance for Reading, 8th grade (meets grade level or above) | 29% | 58% | 58% |
| STAAR Performance for Math for 8th grade (meets grade level or above) | 29% | 34% | 40% |
| Attendance Rate | 90.3% | 91.9% | 92.2% |
2022 Student Demographics
| Student Demographics | Campus | District | State |
| African American | 9.5% | 21.6% | 12.8% |
| Hispanic | 80.9% | 61.8% | 52.9% |
| White | 1.5% | 9.8% | 25.7% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Asian | 7.6% | 4.8% | 5.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.2% | 1.7% | 3.0% |
Projects
The Foundation began supporting SGA in the school year 2024-2025.
- STAAR EOC Tutorials and Award Program: To help students improve on state standardized test and supplements the 21st Century After School Program
- Class HERO: A software program used to support PBIS (positive behavioral interventions and supports)
- SEL Journaling for Students: Journals for students to utilize during their study of literature and application of in their social emotional learning journey
- Metro Q Cards: To provide public transportation for students who have no other way to get to school
- Hot Box Initiative: To provide hot spots for students who have no internet access at home allowing them to complete school work and assignments
- Teacher Appreciation Week
- Student Sports for All: To provide funding source for underprivileged student athletes to cover sporting equipment, HISD insurance fees, nutrition and other costs not covered by HISD
- Attendance Incentives: To celebrate students who have perfect attendance
- Fostering Excellence Through Recognition: A teacher and student incentive program
Outcomes
Pending
References
- Texas Education Agency. (2022). 2022 School Report Card SUGAR GROVE ACADEMY (101912163) – HOUSTON ISD – HARRIS COUNTY. https://tea.texas.gov/texas-schools/accountability/academic-accountability/performance-reporting/school-report-cards
- New Education System
