Hogg Middle School

1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,120 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 41%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30% in TX
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hogg Middle School's student population of 1,120 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,120 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers

School Rankings

Hogg 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 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)
#1695 out of 8188 schools
(Top 30%)
53%
41%
63%
51%
55%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
62%
53%
Black
7%
13%
White
25%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.55
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hogg Middle School's ranking?
Hogg Middle School is ranked #1695 out of 8,188 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 Tanglewood Middle School, Black 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 41% 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?
1,120 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 17:1, 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 Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,120 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 75%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 53% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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