For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,183 students in 77021, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77021, TX are Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, Kipp Liberation College Preparatory and Cullen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77021 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77021, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77021, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Grades: 6-8
| 290 students
77021, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Jesse Jackson Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5400 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
5909 England St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Grades: PK-5
| 355 students
Ymca Of Greater Houston Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
5614 H Mark Crosswell St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-2173
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-2173
Grades: PK-2
| 385 students
202 W Ctr St Unit B H
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Grades: PK-6
| 137 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77021, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77021, TX include Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School, Kipp Liberation College Preparatory and Cullen Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77021?
3 public middle schools are located in 77021.
What is the racial composition of students in 77021?
77021 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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