The Rhodes School for Performing Arts, TX

Original Research by School Decision on The Rhodes School for Performing Arts

The Rhodes School for Performing Arts is a tuition-free charter district serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade across two campuses in Harris County. The school system operates with a performing arts focus embedded within STEAM instruction, distinguishing it from traditional public school programming.

The school enrolls a small to moderate number of students for its grade span. The student body is predominantly Black, with Hispanic, white, Asian, and multiracial students making up much smaller portions. Specific counts of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, students with IEPs, and English learners were not available in the data provided.

Academic performance shows mixed results across subjects and grade levels. In early elementary grades, proficiency rates are low. Third-grade reading proficiency is notably weak, while fourth-grade math proficiency reaches closer to the midpoint of performance. The pattern shifts upward in the upper grades: eighth-grade math and reading proficiency both reach around the median range, suggesting students gain ground as they progress through the system. Science proficiency in fifth grade reports no students reaching proficiency, which is a significant concern; by eighth grade, science proficiency improves to a moderate level. Social studies proficiency in eighth grade remains low. Across all tested subjects and grades, the district's overall proficiency index sits above the midpoint when compared with other Harris County districts, positioning it in the middle tier of the county's districts rather than at the lower end.

One notable challenge is chronic absenteeism. The district sits in the bottom quartile of Harris County districts on this metric, meaning attendance issues are more pronounced here than in most neighboring districts. A parent may want to look into what the school is doing to support regular attendance and whether transportation or other barriers are at play.

Per-pupil spending at the school is in the upper range for the county, suggesting the school invests substantially in its students relative to peers. This spending level may reflect the arts-integration model and smaller scale of operations.

The school operates without state testing data showing a graduation rate, as the district's highest grade is eighth, and graduation rates apply to high schools. Students exiting the system at eighth grade would move on to traditional high schools elsewhere. The district's charter status as a tuition-free performing arts school represents a specific educational choice; families choosing this option are opting into an arts-centered curriculum within a smaller, pre-K through 8 structure rather than a traditional district pathway.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

575

Grades

PK–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 8%

Black 84%

White 4%

Asian 0%

Two+ 3%

Am. Indian / AK Native 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 3

14%

15%

Gr 4

33%

10%

Gr 5

35%

20%

Gr 6

41%

55%

Gr 7

41%

38%

Gr 8

62%

—

Math

Gr 3

23%

31%

Gr 4

55%

60%

Gr 5

29%

20%

Gr 6

23%

36%

Gr 7

45%

25%

Gr 8

69%

—

Science

Gr 5

Gr 8

54%

—

Social studies

Gr 8

15%

—

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

48%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

18%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

50%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

54%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

21%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

29%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

—

Schools in this District

2 schools are officially reported under this district.

THE RHODES SCHOOL - HUMBLE

THE RHODES SCHOOL - NORTHSHORE CAMPUS

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

26%

Grade 3

56%

Grade 4

27%

Grade 5

26%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

65%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

14%

Grade 3

28%

Grade 4

32%

Grade 5

43%

Grade 6

40%

Grade 7

59%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

Grade 5

53%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

18%

Grade 8

Data Currently Unavailable

Community & Housing Context
Civil Rights Data (CRDC)

This profile is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information available. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on the school’s website, which may include more recent figures, additional programs, or updated enrollment data.