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Houston Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 62 public middle schools serving 48,801 students in Houston Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
275 Schools
2,744 Schools
# Students
184,109 Students
1,489,538 Students
# Teachers
11,796 Teachers
103,135 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Houston Independent School District, which is ranked #746 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#744 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
62%
53%
% Black
21%
13%
% White
10%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,244 is higher than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,231 is higher than the state median of $14,117. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2,622 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$2,620 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,244
$13,387
Spending / Student
$14,231
$14,117
Best Houston Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,058 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #22.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,418 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,194 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #66.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Gr: PK-8 | 651 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Yupon St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Gr: PK-8 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1010.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Stanford St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Gr: PK-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1111.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,120 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Black Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,331 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Burbank Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Berry Rd
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2720
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2720
Gr: 6-8 | 1,454 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Sharpstown International School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8330 Triola
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 1,297 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 E 20th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Gr: 6-8 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7550 Seuss Dr
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 349-1800
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 349-1800
Gr: K-8 | 1,040 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2805 Garrow St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 226-4543
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 226-4543
Gr: 6-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Gr: PK-8 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2020.
Pershing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3838 Blue Bonnet
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5240
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,270 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
West Briar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13733 Brimhurst
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2140
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 1,027 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Meyerland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 Manhattan Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3616
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3616
Gr: 6-8 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Texas Connections Academy At Houston
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10550 Richmond Ave Houston Tx
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Houston, TX 77042
(281) 661-8293
Gr: 3-12 | 8,332 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #2424.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5215 San Felipe
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 854 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2525.
Stevenson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9595 Winkler
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,117 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
Rank: #2727.
Pilgrim Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6302 Skyline
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 458-4672
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 458-4672
Gr: PK-8 | 1,303 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Energized For Stem Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3030.
Lawson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14000 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,132 student Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1400
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Deady Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 845-7411
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 845-7411
Gr: 6-8 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3333.
Attucks Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Bellfort Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3670
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Sugar Grove Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8405 Bonhomme
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 271-0214
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 271-0214
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3535.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Ave I
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1800
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
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