A+ Unlimited Potential, TX

Original Research by School Decision on A+ Unlimited Potential

A+ Unlimited Potential is a small charter district in Harris County serving grades six through eight. The district has recently launched a high school program in which every student takes free dual-credit courses through a partnership with Houston Community College. For families considering this path, that partnership means students can earn college credit at no cost, potentially reducing time and expense toward a degree.

The enrollment is small, with roughly equal or slightly larger cohorts in seventh and eighth grade than in sixth. The student body is predominantly Black and Hispanic, with a much smaller presence of white and Asian students. Data on free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility and English learner status were not available, so a parent may want to look into those demographics directly with the school.

On state assessments in math, the district shows a substantial challenge. Proficiency in sixth-grade math reaches low levels, seventh grade shows modestly higher performance, and eighth-grade math proficiency is very low. In English language arts, a different pattern emerges: sixth grade sits near the midpoint, seventh grade dips substantially lower, and eighth grade rebounds to high proficiency. Science and social studies proficiency, measured only in eighth grade, fall in the lower-to-moderate range. The trend data indicate that across all subjects, only modest shares of students demonstrate mastery-level performance; most who meet or exceed standards do so at the "meets" rather than "masters" level.

Chronic absenteeism is a notable concern, placing the district in the bottom quartile among Harris County's districts. A parent interested in this school should ask directly about attendance patterns and what supports exist for students who struggle with engagement.

Per-pupil spending is in the upper range for the county, reflecting the district's small size and staffing needs. The district's overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint when compared to the county's other districts, a reading that aligns with the uneven test results by grade and subject.

The expansion into high school, with guaranteed tuition-free dual-credit enrollment, is a substantive change in what A+ UP offers families. It extends the school beyond its prior middle-grade footprint and creates a concrete pathway toward college credit and cost savings. For families seeking a small charter environment with a college-focused pathway and willing to engage closely with the school around academic rigor and attendance, this is worth investigating further.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

150

Grades

06–08

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 38%

Black 55%

White 3%

Two+ 4%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr 6

44%

75%

Gr 7

28%

22%

Gr 8

63%

100%

Math

Gr 6

38%

Gr 7

15%

13%

Gr 8

—

Science

Gr 8

28%

45%

Social studies

Gr 8

25%

36%

all_subjects_approaches

Gr ALL

62%

—

all_subjects_masters

Gr ALL

18%

—

all_subjects_meets

Gr ALL

35%

—

ela_approaches

Gr ALL

68%

—

ela_masters

Gr ALL

23%

—

ela_meets

Gr ALL

45%

—

math_approaches

Gr ALL

53%

—

math_masters

Gr ALL

15%

—

math_meets

Gr ALL

24%

—

science_approaches

Gr ALL

64%

—

science_masters

Gr ALL

18%

—

science_meets

Gr ALL

27%

—

social_studies_approaches

Gr ALL

65%

—

social_studies_masters

Gr ALL

12%

—

social_studies_meets

Gr ALL

41%

—

Schools in this District

1 schools are officially reported under this district.

A+ UNLIMITED POTENTIAL - UNIVERSITY

Academic Performance

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

Mathematics

3 grades reported

12%

Grade 6

15%

Grade 7

Grade 8

English Language Arts

3 grades reported

49%

Grade 6

27%

Grade 7

73%

Grade 8

Science

1 grade reported

33%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

28%

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.