For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 884 students in 77048, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77048, TX are Thomas Middle School and Iltexas Houston Orem Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77048 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77048, TX have an average ranking of 1/10, 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 77048, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Thomas Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5655 Selinsky Rd
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 732-3500
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 732-3500
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5445 E Orem Dr
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 987-9435
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 987-9435
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
77048, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ninth Grade Academy (Closed 2006)
Vocational School
5655 Selinsky
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 732-3532
Houston, TX 77048
(713) 732-3532
Gr: 9 | 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77048, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77048, TX include Thomas Middle School and Iltexas Houston Orem Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77048?
2 public middle schools are located in 77048.
What is the racial composition of students in 77048?
77048 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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