Top Rankings
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 26,094 students in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
94 Schools
2,678 Schools
# Students
117,927 Students
1,445,479 Students
# Teachers
7,670 Teachers
96,876 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, which is ranked #260 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#266 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
46%
Graduation Rate
92%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
10%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
46%
53%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
21%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
25%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,917 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,190 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,641 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1,791 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,917
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,190
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
10300 Warner Smith Blvd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 213-1010
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Spillane Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13403 Woods Spillane Blvd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 213-1645
Gr: 6-8 | 1,436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Salyards Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,413 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Goodson Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17333 Huffmeister
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2350
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 373-2350
Gr: 6-8 | 1,360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12330 Kluge Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7000
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 320-7000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,474 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Anthony Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10215 Greenhouse Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-5660
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 373-5660
Gr: 6-8 | 1,442 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Aragon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16823 W Rd
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-5100
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #88.
Arnold Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11111 Telge Rd
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-4700
Cypress, TX 77429
(281) 897-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,376 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #99.
Cook Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9111 Wheatland Dr
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4400
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,375 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1010.
Labay Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15435 Willow River Dr
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5800
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 463-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,067 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Rowe Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7611 Westgreen Blvd
Houston, TX 77269
(346) 227-6104
Houston, TX 77269
(346) 227-6104
Gr: 6-8 | 1,481 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Bleyl Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10800 Mills Rd
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4340
Houston, TX 77070
(281) 897-4340
Gr: 6-8 | 1,322 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1313.
Kahla Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
16212 W Little York
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 345-3260
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 345-3260
Gr: 6-8 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Truitt Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6600 Addicks Satsuma Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 856-1100
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 856-1100
Gr: 6-8 | 1,353 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19802 Kieth Harrow Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-1500
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1616.
Campbell Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11415 Bobcat Dr
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4300
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1717.
Dean Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14104 Reo St
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6153
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 460-6153
Gr: 6-8 | 1,143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1818.
Watkins Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Cairnvillage St
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 463-5850
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 463-5850
Gr: 6-8 | 1,283 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1919.
Hopper Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7811 Fry Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 463-5353
Cypress, TX 77433
(281) 463-5353
Gr: 6-8 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Ctr - West
Alternative School
19350 Rebel Yell
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Ctr-east
Alternative School
12508 Windfern
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4171
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4171
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
10611 Mason Rd
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 349-7470
Cypress, TX 77433
(832) 349-7470
Gr: 6-8 | 1,555 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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