For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,970 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Northwest Houston are Cornerstone Academy, Academy Of Choice and Spring Oaks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Northwest Houston, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 382 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Choice
Alternative School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9016 Westview Dr
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Spring Oaks Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2150 Shadowdale
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Houston, TX 77043
(713) 251-4800
Grades: 6-8
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Landrum Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Ridgecrest
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-3700
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-3700
Grades: 5-8
| 976 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston, TX include Cornerstone Academy, Academy Of Choice and Spring Oaks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston?
5 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Northwest Houston, Houston public middle schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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