Serving 1,143 students in grades 6-8, Dean 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 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 1,143 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Dean Middle serves the southeast part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 12.9 square miles. Most students can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dean Middle School's student population of 1,143 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 82 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,143 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1955
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dean 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 Dean Middle School is 0.43, 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
#4606 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-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 Dean Middle School's ranking?
Dean Middle School is ranked #4606 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Dean Middle School often compared to?
Dean Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Morton Ranch J High School, Mayde Creek J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Dean Middle School?
1,143 students attend Dean Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Dean Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dean Middle School?
Dean Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Dean Middle School offer ?
Dean Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Dean Middle School part of?
Dean Middle School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Dean Middle School located?
Dean Middle School is located in the Kempwood neighborhood of Houston, TX.
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