Francis Scott Key Middle School is a public middle school in the Kashmere Gardens area of Houston, Texas, United States. It is within the Houston Independent School District.
Serving 516 students in grades 6-8, Key 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 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 516 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Key Middle serves the northeast part of Houston, TX, encompassing an area of approximately 17.2 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and an average distance of 4 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Key Middle School's student population of 516 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
516 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1957
School Calendar
School Rankings
Key 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 Key Middle School is 0.54, 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
#7416 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
46%
54%
Black
50%
13%
White
3%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Key Middle School's ranking?
Key Middle School is ranked #7416 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Key Middle School often compared to?
Key Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fleming Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Key Middle School?
516 students attend Key Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Key Middle School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Key Middle School?
Key Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Key Middle School offer ?
Key Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Key Middle School part of?
Key Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Key Middle School located?
Key Middle School is located in the Northside neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 60 other public schools located in Northside.
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