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Houston Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 60 public middle schools serving 47,568 students in Houston Independent School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Texas.
Public Middle Schools in Houston Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% 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
273 Schools
2,678 Schools
# Students
176,655 Students
1,445,479 Students
# Teachers
10,957 Teachers
96,876 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Houston Independent School District, which is ranked #744 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 82% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#744 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Graduation Rate
82%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
62%
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
10%
25%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,300 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,323 is higher than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3,056 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3,060 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,300
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,323
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Houston Independent School District Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
T H Rogers School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Gr: K-12 | 1,079 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Gr: PK-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Lanier Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,485 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
Pin Oak Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4601 Glenmont
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Bellaire, TX 77401
(713) 295-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,253 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Briarmeadow Charter
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Gr: PK-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Gr: PK-8 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #99.
Ella J Baker Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Yupon St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1010.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4001 Stanford St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Gr: PK-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1111.
Hogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Black Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Gr: 6-8 | 1,364 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Burbank Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Berry Rd
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2720
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2720
Gr: 6-8 | 1,412 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Sharpstown International School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8330 Triola
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 778-3440
Gr: 6-12 | 1,352 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Gr: 6-8 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Hamilton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 E 20th St
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Houston, TX 77008
(713) 802-4725
Gr: 6-8 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Rice School /la Escuela Rice
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7550 Seuss Dr
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 349-1800
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 349-1800
Gr: K-8 | 1,043 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2805 Garrow St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 226-4543
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 226-4543
Gr: 6-8 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Garden Oaks Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
901 Sue Barnett Dr
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 696-2930
Gr: PK-8 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
Pershing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3838 Blue Bonnet
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5240
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,141 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
West Briar Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
13733 Brimhurst
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2140
Houston, TX 77077
(281) 368-2140
Gr: 6-8 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Meyerland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10410 Manhattan Dr
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3616
Houston, TX 77096
(713) 726-3616
Gr: 6-8 | 1,166 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2323.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5215 San Felipe
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Gr: 6-8 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2424.
Stevenson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9595 Winkler
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2525.
Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6107 Bissonnet
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2626.
Pilgrim Academy
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6302 Skyline
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 458-4672
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 458-4672
Gr: PK-8 | 1,233 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Energized For Stem Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 773-3600
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 773-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-12 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2929.
Lawson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14000 Stancliff St
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Houston, TX 77045
(713) 434-5600
Gr: 6-8 | 1,069 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3030.
Gregory-lincoln Educational Center
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Taft
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1400
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 942-1400
Gr: PK-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3131.
Deady Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 845-7411
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 845-7411
Gr: 6-8 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Attucks Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4330 Bellfort Blvd
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3670
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3670
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3333.
Sugar Grove Academy
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8405 Bonhomme
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 271-0214
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 271-0214
Gr: 6-8 | 777 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Edison Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6901 Ave I
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1800
Houston, TX 77011
(713) 924-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Gr: 6-8 | 772 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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