For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,252 students in 77049, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77049, TX are Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory, Cunningham Middle School and Aguirre J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77049, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Gr: 7-8 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Aguirre J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15726 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 932 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Gr: 8-12 | 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 86%
77049, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Highpoint East Campus (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
13334 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Gr: PK-7
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77049, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77049, TX include Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory, Cunningham Middle School and Aguirre J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77049?
5 public middle schools are located in 77049.
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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