For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,414 students in 77012, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77012, TX are Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus, Yes Prep - East End and Deady Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77012 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77012, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77012, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Gr: PK-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - East End
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8401 Lawndale St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 967-7800
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 967-7800
Gr: 6-12 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
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%
77012, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Gr: 9-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77012, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77012, TX include Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus, Yes Prep - East End and Deady Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77012?
3 public middle schools are located in 77012.
What is the racial composition of students in 77012?
77012 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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