ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL

Charter School 282 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
St. Mary's Academy Charter School, located at 410 N. Tyler St. in Beeville, Texas, is an open-enrollment public charter school that serves the Bee County community. Operating as a tuition-free institution, the school provides an alternative to traditional district-run public education, focusing on personalized learning and a structured environment designed to meet the unique academic and developmental needs of its students. The charter model allows the school flexibility in its curriculum and instructional delivery, often emphasizing smaller class sizes and a close-knit community atmosphere to foster student success.

The academy typically serves a diverse student population, aiming to provide equitable access to quality education within the Beeville area. By maintaining its status as a charter school, St. Mary’s is accountable to the state of Texas for its academic and financial performance while operating with a level of administrative independence. Its location in downtown Beeville makes it a centralized educational option for local families seeking a specific educational philosophy or a smaller, more focused school setting than what might be available in larger neighboring school districts.
282
Total Students
17.1
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Demographic Student Count
White27
Hispanic240
Black2
Asian10
Two or More3
  • Hispanic
    240 (85.1%)
  • White
    27 (9.6%)
  • Asian
    10 (3.5%)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.1%)
  • Black
    2 (0.7%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone: (361)358-5601
Website: http://smacs.net/
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 282
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 233
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 3
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 31
Grade 1 47
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 43
Grade 4 50
Grade 5 42
Grade 6 25

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten31
Grade 147
Grade 244
Grade 343
Grade 450
Grade 542
Grade 625
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ST MARY'S ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female14651.8%
Male13648.2%