Salyards Middle School

21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,489 students in grades 6-8, Salyards Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10% in TX
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Salyards Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

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School Overview

Salyards Middle School's student population of 1,489 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,489 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Salyards Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Salyards Middle School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (TX)
#515 out of 8079 schools
(Top 10%)
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66%
37%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salyards Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
66%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salyards Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
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Hispanic
22%
53%
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Black
10%
13%
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White
55%
26%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart display the diversity score of Salyards Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Salyards Middle School's ranking?
Salyards Middle School is ranked #515 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Salyards Middle School often compared to?
Salyards Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Middle School, Goodson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Salyards Middle School?
1,489 students attend Salyards Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Salyards Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Salyards Middle School?
Salyards Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Salyards Middle School offer ?
Salyards Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Salyards Middle School part of?
Salyards Middle School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks ISD School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,489 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • : 66% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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