For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 4,874 students in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Alief are Step Charter Elementary School, Alief Montessori Community School and Kipp Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average).
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 Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Step Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11250 S Wilcrest Dr
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-7797
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 988-7797
Grades: K-8
| 292 students
Rank: #22.
Alief Montessori Community School
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
12013 6th St
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 530-9406
Grades: PK-8
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Kipp Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10711 Kipp Way St
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Houston, TX 77099
(832) 328-1051
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #44.
Admin Services
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4250 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 498-8110
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Killough Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7600 Synott Rd
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8444
Houston, TX 77083
(281) 983-8444
Grades: 7-8
| 769 students
Rank: #66.
Holub Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9515 S Dairy Ashford
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8433
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8433
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Rank: #77.
Alief Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Cook Rd
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Houston, TX 77072
(281) 983-8422
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #88.
Olle Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9200 Boone Rd
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8455
Houston, TX 77099
(281) 983-8455
Grades: 7-8
| 1,029 students
Rank: #99.
Phoenix School At Southwest Schools
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9920 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 784-6345
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 784-6345
Grades: 3-12
| 137 students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 175 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston, TX include Step Charter Elementary School, Alief Montessori Community School and Kipp Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston?
9 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Alief, Houston?
the neighborhood of Alief, Houston 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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