For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 2,561 students in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Braeswood are Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice and Pershing Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7550 Seuss Dr
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 349-1800
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 349-1800
Grades: K-8
| 1,040 students
Rank: #22.
Pershing Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3838 Blue Bonnet
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5240
Houston, TX 77025
(713) 295-5240
Grades: 6-8
| 1,270 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston, TX include Rice Sch /la Escuela Rice and Pershing Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston?
2 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston?
the neighborhood of Braeswood, Houston public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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