Serving 500 students in grades 5-6, Rick Schneider 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 24% (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 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 500 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rick Schneider Middle School serves the west part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of about 1.5 miles to the school from the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rick Schneider Middle School's student population of 500 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
500 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rick Schneider 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 Rick Schneider Middle School is 0.24, 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
#7181 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rick Schneider Middle School's ranking?
Rick Schneider Middle School is ranked #7181 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% 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 Rick Schneider Middle School?
500 students attend Rick Schneider Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rick Schneider Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rick Schneider Middle School?
Rick Schneider Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rick Schneider Middle School offer ?
Rick Schneider Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Rick Schneider Middle School part of?
Rick Schneider Middle School is part of Pasadena Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Rick Schneider Middle School located?
Rick Schneider Middle School is located in the Greater Hobby Area neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 4 other public schools located in Greater Hobby Area.
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