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Beatrice Mays Institute Charter School
Neighborhood
Nearby Neighborhoods
5807 Calhoun Road | 713.747.5629
Beatrice Mayes Institute (BMI) is located in the Greater OST/South Union neighborhood. It is an open-enrollment, public charter school serving students in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school opened in 1966 and is the oldest continuously running African American school in Houston. The school’s educational approach is intentional and specific to each child. BMI’s mission is to, “expand minds, build character and inspire community action.”
Key Facts
Grade Levels
K to 8
Students
445
Teachers
33
Average Class Size
18
School Year Details
| School Start Date | Aug. 20, 2018 |
| School End Date | May 31, 2019 |
| Start Time | 7:30 AM |
| End Time | 4:30 PM |
Demographics
Race & Ethnicity
White
Hispanic
Asian Pacific
African American
American Indian
Multiracial
Other
Education Programs
| English Language Learners | 0.0% |
| Special Education | 7.0% |
| Gifted & Talented | 0.0% |
| Bilingual | 0.0% |