Baylor College of Medicine Academy at James D. Ryan Middle School is one of the magnet middle schools serving grades six through eight within the Houston Independent School District.
The academy opened in 2013, converting the prior James D. Ryan School into a magnet program emphasizing medical and biomedical sciences as part of an affiliation with Baylor College of Medicine.
The institution retained its original name, which honored James Delbridge Ryan, who served for a time as a principal at the historic Jack Yates High School.
Students are expected to push themselves academically and intellectually. Therefore, every class taught at the school is at the more challenging Pre-Advanced Placement level.
The campus has a history of academic accomplishment, touting a Texas Education Agency accountability rating of “B.” In addition, the school’s unconventional teaching methodology creates a unique learning environment where senior leadership and staff from Baylor College of Medicine make periodic visits to the school’s campus.
With a student-teacher ratio of 17-to-1 and a student body of approximately 600, children study such subjects as neuroscience, bioengineering, health technologies and Latin, which prepare them for careers in biomedical engineering, pharmacy and medicine.
In addition, the school’s curriculum allows students the opportunity to earn high school credits when they reach grade eight.
Students attending Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan can expect a rigorous curriculum that incorporates project-based learning and provides students with the readiness needed for more challenging high school academic programs.
Baylor College of Medicine Academy at James D. Ryan Middle School
School Details
Head of School
Ms Jyoti Malhan
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
70%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
70%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
19.3%
GreatSchools Rating
9
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
621:1
Student Diversity
Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Black
54.3%
Hispanic
34.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%
White
3.1%
Two or more races
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
3/12/2024
Good experience. I have looked through their website and completely loved the courses they offer, the scholarship opportunities, the international services, the teachers, etc.
6/26/2017
My experience at Baylor College of Medicine Academy at Ryan was interesting i world say. I love the kids there, i loved the faculty and staff. I thought the dean had it out for me until she started calling every few months checking up on me.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/8/2022
This school is the worst the sixth grade math teacher doesn’t not teach instead yells at a student for the whole class period plus the sixth grade dean is so annoying. Also all of the special ed kids literally will be believed over anyone .
8/11/2022
This... is hands-down the WORST school I have ever attended. The teachers need to get off their butts and answer emails. NO ONE IS DOING ANYTHING ADMINISTRATIVE. This is basically a middle school aged daycare!! Kids are literally running around all around you like two year olds!! I could go on, but...
12/30/2018
Excellent, my kids go to this school and they are both in honor role most of the time as they and i monitor their grades weekly on Gradespeed.
12/5/2017
Our experience is very good, initially we are hesitant of sending my daughter that far but I think we made the good decision of sending of school. I observed lot of changes since she started the academic year, I saw her confidence level in independently solving the problem is increased.Thanks for th...
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Homes For Sale
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Average Home Value
$330,320
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Household Income
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Baylor College of Medicine Academy at James D. Ryan Middle School is a charter school for students in grades 6-8 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. The school has a total enrollment of 507 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 70% are proficient in reading. Baylor College of Medicine Academy at James D. Ryan Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $330,320. Discover additional schools in the area, like KIPP East End H.S., George Sanchez High School, Yes Prep - 5th Ward, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Baylor College of Medicine Academy at James D. Ryan Middle School.