For the 2026 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 19% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5807 Calhoun Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 747-5629
Gr: K-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #22.
Kipp Liberation College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5400 Mlk Jr Blvd
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Houston, TX 77021
(832) 230-0564
Gr: 5-8 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Cullen Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6900 Scott St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8180
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
77021, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Gr: PK-2 | 145 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Jesse Jackson Academy (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5400 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 845-2451
Gr: 9-12
5909 England St
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 746-8290
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
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
Gr: PK-2 | 385 students Minority enrollment: 98%
202 W Ctr St Unit B H
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Houston, TX 77021
(972) 296-3335
Gr: PK-6 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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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