Serving 1,194 students in grades 6-8, Pin Oak Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,194 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pin Oak Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pin Oak Middle School's student population of 1,194 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
2002
School Rankings
Pin Oak Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pin Oak Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#293 out of 8188 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
39%
53%
Black
8%
13%
White
34%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pin Oak Middle School's ranking?
Pin Oak Middle School is ranked #293 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Pin Oak Middle School often compared to?
Pin Oak Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lanier Middle School, T H Rogers School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Pin Oak Middle School?
1,194 students attend Pin Oak Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Pin Oak Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pin Oak Middle School?
Pin Oak Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Pin Oak Middle School offer ?
Pin Oak Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pin Oak Middle School part of?
Pin Oak Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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