Serving 765 students in grades 5-6, Alexander Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 69% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 765 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Alexander Middle serves the eastern part of Pearland, TX, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 4.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Alexander 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
School Overview
Alexander Middle School's student population of 765 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
765 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexander Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Middle School is 0.66, 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
#848 out of 8096 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
39%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Black
11%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander Middle School's ranking?
Alexander Middle School is ranked #848 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Alexander Middle School often compared to?
Alexander Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clute Intermediate School, Leon H Sablatura Middle School, Sam Jamison Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Alexander Middle School?
765 students attend Alexander Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Alexander Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander Middle School?
Alexander Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Alexander Middle School offer ?
Alexander Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Alexander Middle School part of?
Alexander Middle School is part of Pearland Independent School District.
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