The School of Science and Technology Advancement is a tuition-free public charter school located in Houston’s Westchase neighborhood. Established in 2016, the School of Science and Technology Advancement focuses on helping pre-k through eighth grade students build a strong foundation in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education.
Located on Brant Rock Drive near the Westpark Tollway, this recently-built school serves about 660 students each year. A top-rated charter school network, The School of Science and Technology Advancement prides itself on the district’s 99% high school graduation rate and 100% college acceptance rate.
Here at SST Advancement, students get to dive into project-based learning focused on math and science. But that’s just the start. SST Advancement offers an array of educational programming, including Gifted and Talented Education (GATE), special education and English as a Second Language (ESL). The charter school also prides itself on an educational model that prioritizes character-building and developing 21st-century skills, all in a student-centered setting.
Outside of the classroom, students can participate in an after school program, extracurriculars like a robotics program and even athletics as a Falcon, the school’s mascot. In all, community members say they appreciate the SST Advancement for its dedicated staff and supportive learning environment.
School of Science and Technology Advancement
Charter Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School
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Grade K-8
12801 Brant Rock Dr,
Houston, TX
School Details
Head of School
Mr Haci Mert Dilli
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
52%
Reading Proficiency
72%
Niche Grade
A-
B+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
52%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
51
Full Time Teachers
51
Teachers in First or Second Year
37.5%
GreatSchools Rating
10
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Male
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Black
66.9%
Hispanic
21.5%
White
7.2%
Two or more races
2%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings
#26
Niche Standout MS in Texas
#74
Best Charter ES in Texas
#83
Best Charter MS in Texas
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/4/2023
SST advancement has been my workplace for the last 3 years, The people I have met along the way are passionate about their work and care deeply for the students that attend this campus. I've seen students make complete 180s in their behavior after attending this school, I recommend this campus to th...
10/30/2023
Joke of a school, horrible 6th grade teachers would only recommend staying there up to 5th grade, if not your in for a miserable school year. Also its VERY underfunded.
6/21/2023
Great school that has a great environment for students to learn in.
6/20/2023
SST Advancement is an awesome STEM school! The students, teachers,, administrators, and staff work together in a positive environment.
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Map
About Briar Village
List Price Range
$155K - $2M
Homes For Sale
38
Average Home Value
$367,794
Median Lot Size
6,534 Sq Ft
% Renters
67%
Household Income
$78,033
% of College Grads
42.7%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
2,245 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.3%
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Parks in this Area
McClendon Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Soccer
Ray Miller Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
- Playground
Mike Driscoll Park
- Multi-Purpose Field
Mission Bend Community Park
Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
- Multi-Purpose Field
Shadow Briar Recreation Center
- Pool
- Tennis
- Community Center
Brays Bayou Park
Sylvia's Garden
Wingate Community Park
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