Hogg Middle School

1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,161 students in grades 6-8, Hogg Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : Hogg Middle serves the northwest part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Hogg Middle School's student population of 1,161 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,161 students
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers

School Rankings

Hogg Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hogg Middle School is 0.55, 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.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1781 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
53%
44%
63%
51%
55%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
62%
54%
Black
7%
13%
White
25%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
(22-23)
11.3%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hogg Middle School's ranking?
Hogg Middle School is ranked #1781 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Hogg Middle School often compared to?
Hogg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Black Middle School, Tanglewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Hogg Middle School?
1,161 students attend Hogg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Hogg Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hogg Middle School?
Hogg Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hogg Middle School offer ?
Hogg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hogg Middle School part of?
Hogg Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Hogg Middle School located?
Hogg Middle School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,161 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : Hogg Middle serves the northwest part of its school district in Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 11.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 4.6 miles at its furthest point.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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