Serving 1,295 students in grades 6-8, Black Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,295 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Black Middle School's student population of 1,295 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,295 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Black Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Black Middle School is 0.57, which is less 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
#2009 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
60%
53%
Black
13%
13%
White
24%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Black Middle School's ranking?
Black Middle School is ranked #2009 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Black Middle School often compared to?
Black Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lanier Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Black Middle School?
1,295 students attend Black Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Black Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Black Middle School?
Black Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Black Middle School offer ?
Black Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Black Middle School part of?
Black Middle School is part of Houston ISD School District.
In what neighborhood is Black Middle School located?
Black Middle School is located in the Central Northwest neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 13 other public schools located in Central Northwest.
School Reviews
1 3/30/2020
Ghetto school, fight first week, bad teachers, behavior issues with other students and charging money for no reason.
5 2/17/2011
Frank Black Middle School has an excellent principal and a dedicated and talented faculty. Discipline issues have dramatically improved in recent years. The campus has a lot of interesting features like a dance studio, and indoor swimming pool and a karate studio. More and more community members are getting involved to help with the school's transformation. It's a good school that is rapidly getting better and better.
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