For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,328 students in 77072, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77072, TX are Alief Montessori Community School and Alief Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77072 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77072, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77072, TX Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alief Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12013 6th St
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Gr: PK-8 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Alief Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Gr: 6-8 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Alief Learning Ctr (6-12)
Alternative School
4427 Belle Park
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8000
Gr: 6-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77072, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77072, TX include Alief Montessori Community School and Alief Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77072?
3 public middle schools are located in 77072.
What is the racial composition of students in 77072?
77072 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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