ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY INC MIDDLE

www.houstonisd.org

Charter School 515 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Energized for Excellence Academy Inc. Middle (EFEA) is a public charter school located in the Bissonnet area of Houston, Texas, operating under the umbrella of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The school is part of a specialized network designed to provide a rigorous academic environment that focuses on high standards, student engagement, and holistic development. By leveraging the resources of HISD, the academy aims to prepare middle school students for the challenges of high school and beyond through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects and critical thinking skills.

The school is known for its focus on "energizing" the learning process, often incorporating innovative instructional strategies to keep students motivated and academically challenged during their formative adolescent years. As a magnet-style or specialized choice school within the district, it serves a diverse population of students in the 77081 area, fostering a community culture that prioritizes excellence, discipline, and achievement. Parents and families looking for a focused, school-choice environment within the Houston area often select EFEA for its commitment to maintaining a robust educational program centered on student success.

515

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

32.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ENERGIZED FOR EXCELLENCE ACADEMY INC MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	482
Black	26
Asian	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
482 (93.6%)
Black
26 (5.0%)
White
3 (0.6%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HOUSTON ISD
Phone:	(713)773-3600
Website:	http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	515
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	32.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	499
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 175

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 161