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Cornerstone Academy

9016 WESTVIEW DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77055

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 7 of 1364 in Texas

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About Cornerstone Academy

Cornerstone Academy is located at 9016 Westview Dr., Houston, TX 77055. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8. Enrollment is reported at about 382 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 14:1. The student population consists of roughly 47% male and 53% female students. According to state assessment data, about 92% of students meet mathematics proficiency standards, while approximately 86% achieve reading proficiency on Texas state assessments. The campus operates as an in-district charter middle school within Spring Branch Independent School District and provides core academic instruction supported by elective coursework and programs designed for middle-grade learners. Cornerstone Academy functions within the Spring Branch Independent School District, a public school system serving multiple communities in west Houston through a network of elementary, middle, and high school campuses. Depending on the size of the property and its location, housing prices in the surrounding neighborhoods frequently hover within the vicinity of $420,000. The campus's academic outcomes and district performance standards have earned it recognition as one of the best middle schools in Texas.

Cornerstone Academy Contact Information

Address

9016 WESTVIEW DR, HOUSTON, TX, 77055

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Phone

(713) 251-1600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 92%
Reading 86%
State average proficiency is 92% in Math and 86% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
382
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 7 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Cornerstone Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 47.91%
Asian 17.02%
Hispanic 26.96%
Black 1.31%
Two+ Races 6.28%
Native Am. 0.52%
White
47.91%
Asian
17.02%
Hispanic
26.96%
Black
1.31%
Two+ Races
6.28%
Native Am.
0.52%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 382
53.14%
203 Female
46.86%
179 Male

Student Population

382 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

382 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Cornerstone Academy was named to the Educational Results Partnership Honor Roll based on achievement data from 2022 through 2024. The recognition is awarded to schools demonstrating consistent improvement in student outcomes. The designation places Cornerstone Academy among campuses identified through the ERP evaluation program.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of school is Cornerstone Academy in Houston?

Ans. Cornerstone Academy is a public charter school that is part of the Yes Prep Public Schools network. Its main goal is to get students ready for college.

Q2. How does Cornerstone Academy organize its schoolwork?

Ans. Cornerstone Academy focuses on rigorous classes that help students improve their reading, writing, math, and analytical skills.

Q3. How do caregivers keep up with important news from Cornerstone Academy?

Ans. The official pages of Cornerstone Academy on the charter network site have campus bulletins, meeting notices, and program updates.

Q4. What kinds of learning activities at Cornerstone Academy get students interested?

Ans. Students do research-based homework and talk about it in class, which helps them improve their analytical reasoning and communication skills.

Q5. How does Cornerstone Academy keep track of how well students are doing in school?

Ans. Teachers regularly look over students' grades and test scores to see how they are doing in school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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