Kahla Middle School
- Kahla Middle School serves 1,358 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 81% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 76% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
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Kahla Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Kahla Middle School's student population of 1,358 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 94 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,358 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 94 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kahla Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kahla Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3361 out of 7,879 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 76% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 6% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 62% | 52% |
| Black | 24% | 13% |
| White | 7% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cypress-fairbanks Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kahla Middle School is Langham Creek High School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Truitt Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Metcalf Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Houston Metcalf Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 943 students
0.9 miles
6100 Queenston
Houston, TX 77084
(281)856-1152 0.9 PK-5 943 - Houston Tipps Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1025 students
1.2 miles
5611 Queenston Blvd
Houston, TX 77084
(281)345-3350 1.2 PK-5 1025 - Houston Lieder Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1006 students
1.3 miles
17003 Kieth Harrow Blvd
Houston, TX 77084
(281)463-5928 1.3 PK-5 1006 - Houston Horne Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 1049 students
1.4 miles
14950 W Little York Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281)463-5954 1.4 PK-5 1049 - Houston Truitt Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1417 students
1.4 miles
6600 Addicks Satsuma Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281)856-1100 1.4 6-8 1417
School Reviews
| 5 The staff is real nice but If you Have problems There could be a chance that u could get bullied, don't see alot of physical bullying but Physical bullying IS POSSIBLE at Kahla, good school, good teachers, but not really that good of some kids - Posted by Student/Alumni - lorib |
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