Serving 896 students in grades 6-8, Stelle Claughton 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 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 896 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Stelle Claughton Middle serves the southwest part of Houston, TX, covering an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Stelle Claughton Middle School's student population of 896 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
896 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Stelle Claughton 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 Stelle Claughton 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7378 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.4%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-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 Stelle Claughton Middle School's ranking?
Stelle Claughton Middle School is ranked #7378 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Stelle Claughton Middle School?
896 students attend Stelle Claughton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Stelle Claughton Middle School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stelle Claughton Middle School?
Stelle Claughton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Stelle Claughton Middle School offer ?
Stelle Claughton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Stelle Claughton Middle School part of?
Stelle Claughton Middle School is part of Spring Independent School District.
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