Serving 413 students in grades 6-8, Deady Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Deady Middle serves the east part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 5.4 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and the furthest edge being 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deady Middle School's student population of 413 students has declined by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
413 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Deady Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Deady Middle School is 0.10, 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
#6408 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
95%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
2%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-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 Deady Middle School's ranking?
Deady Middle School is ranked #6408 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Deady Middle School often compared to?
Deady Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Deady Middle School?
413 students attend Deady Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Deady Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deady Middle School?
Deady Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Deady Middle School offer ?
Deady Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Deady Middle School part of?
Deady Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Deady Middle School located?
Deady Middle School is located in the Greater East End neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 9 other public schools located in Greater East End.
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