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.
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
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 27 |
| Hispanic | 240 |
| Black | 2 |
| Asian | 10 |
| Two or More | 3 |
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Hispanic240 (85.1%)
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White27 (9.6%)
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Asian10 (3.5%)
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Two or More3 (1.1%)
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Black2 (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
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 31 |
| Grade 1 | 47 |
| Grade 2 | 44 |
| Grade 3 | 43 |
| Grade 4 | 50 |
| Grade 5 | 42 |
| Grade 6 | 25 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 146 | 51.8% |
| Male | 136 | 48.2% |
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