For the 2024-25 school year, there are 215 public middle schools serving 156,569 students in Houston, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Houston, TX are Spring Branch Academic Institute, T H Rogers School and Cornerstone Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Houston, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in Houston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Houston, TX (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Branch Academic Institute
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14400 Fern
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-2277
Grades: K-12
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
T H Rogers School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5840 San Felipe St
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Houston, TX 77057
(713) 917-3565
Grades: K-12
| 1,063 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 739 students
Rank: #55.
Memorial Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12550 Vindon
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 251-3900
Grades: 6-9
| 1,281 students
Rank: #66.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Grades: PK-8
| 571 students
Rank: #77.
Houston Gateway Academy - Coral Campus
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1020 Coral St
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-5060
Grades: PK-12
| 914 students
Rank: #88.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Grades: PK-8
| 643 students
Rank: #99.
Lanier Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2600 Woodhead St
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 942-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,434 students
Rank: #1010.
Project Chrysalis Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4528 Leeland
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 924-1700
Grades: 6-8
| 270 students
Rank: #1111.
Salyards Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
21757 Fairfield Place
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Houston, TX 77269
(281) 373-2400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,496 students
Rank: #1212.
Briarmeadow Charter
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3601 Dunvale
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 458-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 600 students
Rank: #1313.
Young Women's College Prep Academy
(Math: 59% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1906 Cleburne St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1441
Grades: 6-12
| 400 students
Rank: #1414.
Edward Roberson Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1500 Southridge
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 891-7703
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 891-7703
Grades: 6-8
| 791 students
Rank: #1515.
Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W Gray St
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Houston, TX 77019
(713) 535-3771
Grades: PK-8
| 627 students
Rank: #1616.
Westchester Academy For International Studies
Charter School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
901 Yorkchester
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Houston, TX 77079
(713) 251-1800
Grades: 6-12
| 890 students
Rank: #1717.
Aragon Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16823 W Rd
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-5100
Houston, TX 77095
(281) 856-5100
Grades: 6-8
| 1,534 students
Rank: #1818.
Kipp Sharpstown Colege Prep
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8440 Westpark Dr
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Houston, TX 77063
(281) 879-3005
Grades: 5-9
| 595 students
Rank: #1919.
Ella J Baker Montessori School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Yupon St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 942-1470
Grades: PK-8
| 607 students
Rank: #2020.
Harmony School Of Innovation - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9421 W Sam Houston Pkwy S
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 541-3030
Houston, TX 77099
(713) 541-3030
Grades: 6-8
| 489 students
Rank: #2121.
Arabic Immersion Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4001 Stanford St
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Houston, TX 77006
(713) 556-8940
Grades: PK-7
| 538 students
Rank: #2222.
Harmony School Of Discovery - Houston
Charter School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6270 Barker Cypress Rd
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Houston, TX 77084
(281) 861-5105
Grades: 6-12
| 839 students
Rank: #2323.
Harmony School Of Excellence-houston
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7340 N Gessner Dr
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Houston, TX 77040
(713) 983-8668
Grades: K-9
| 1,056 students
Rank: #2424.
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
| 271 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
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
| 370 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Young Womens Leadership Academy
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19850 E Hardy Rd
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7275
Houston, TX 77073
(281) 985-7275
Grades: 6-8
| 251 students
Rank: #2727.
Spring Branch Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 Piney Point
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Houston, TX 77024
(713) 281-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,074 students
Rank: #2828.
Hogg Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Houston, TX 77009
(713) 802-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 1,120 students
Rank: #2929.
Beta Academy
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10929 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77034
(832) 331-2460
Houston, TX 77034
(832) 331-2460
Grades: 5-12
| 584 students
Rank: #3030.
Dr Kirk Lewis Career And Technical High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1348 Genoa Red Bluff
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Houston, TX 77034
(713) 740-5320
Grades: PK-12
| 1,451 students
Rank: #3131.
Baylor College Of Medicine Academy At Ryan
(Math: 45% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2610 Elgin St
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Houston, TX 77004
(713) 942-1932
Grades: 6-8
| 385 students
Rank: #3232.
Burbank Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
315 Berry Rd
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2720
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2720
Grades: 6-8
| 1,417 students
Rank: #3333.
Black Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1575 Chantilly
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Houston, TX 77018
(713) 613-2505
Grades: 6-8
| 1,329 students
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Academy West Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8500 Hwy 6 S
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0573
Houston, TX 77083
(832) 230-0573
Grades: 5-8
| 446 students
Rank: #3535.
Baylor College Of Medicine Biotech Academy At Rusk
(Math: 46% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2805 Garrow St
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 226-4543
Houston, TX 77003
(713) 226-4543
Grades: 6-8
| 341 students
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Houston, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9016 Westview
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Houston, TX 77055
(713) 251-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
A C E Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
13601 Woodforest Blvd
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Houston, TX 77015
(713) 450-9086
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
3233 Weslayan
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Houston, TX 77027
(713) 892-6700
Grades: 1-12
| 123 students
A+ Unlimited Potential - Museum District (Closed 2023)
Charter School
5100 Montrose Blvd
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Houston, TX 77098
(713) 204-3837
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center East (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7703 S Loop E
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 242-8036
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academic Behavior Center West (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
7800 Westglen
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Houston, TX 77063
(713) 339-9411
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Academy Of Houston (Closed 2004)
Charter School
8282 Bissonnet Ste 400
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 270-6100
Grades: PK-9
| 414 students
Accelerated Intermediate Academy - (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1201 N Nw Loop 323
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Houston, TX 77225
(903) 526-1730
Grades: 6
| n/a students
Adaptive Behavior Center (Closed 2004)
Special Education School
12508 Windfern Rd
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Houston, TX 77064
(281) 897-4174
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Added Incentives (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6400 Southwest Freeway, Suite
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 771-6573
Grades: K-12
| 13 students
Advanced Virtual Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1102 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Houston, TX 77023
(713) 926-4528
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Aldine Ed Placement Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1617-b Lauder Rd
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Houston, TX 77039
(281) 985-6685
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Aldine J J A E P Middle School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
2525 Murworth Dr
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Houston, TX 77054
(713) 669-0799
Grades: 8
| n/a students
10650 N Fwy
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Houston, TX 77037
(281) 878-6800
Grades: 9
| 703 students
10401 Scott St
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Houston, TX 77051
(713) 732-3690
Grades: 9-12
| 173 students
400 Victoria
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Houston, TX 77022
(713) 696-2755
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Alphonso Crutch's-life Support Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
7115 Clarewood
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Houston, TX 77036
(713) 779-9990
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Alta Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
8329 Lawndale
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Houston, TX 77012
(713) 923-8801
Grades: 9-12
| 490 students
American Academy Of Excellence Cha (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
P O Box 52877
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 283-9235
Grades: 9-12
| 144 students
12525 Fondren
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-2860
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
4810 Redbud St
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Houston, TX 77033
(979) 703-8820
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4924 Griggs Rd
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Houston, TX 77021
(713) 748-2262
Grades: PK-2
| 145 students
Beechnut Academy (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
7055 Beechnut
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Houston, TX 77074
(713) 394-3500
Grades: 6-12
| 195 students
Beta Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
9701 Almeda Genoa Rd
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Houston, TX 77075
(832) 331-2460
Grades: PK-4
| 848 students
Bethel's Learning Center (Closed 2015)
Charter School
14442 Fonmeadow
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Houston, TX 77035
(713) 728-5076
Grades: K-6
| 220 students
Bethune Academy (Closed 2020)
Magnet School
2500 S Victory Dr
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0380
Grades: 3-4
| 441 students
8787 North Houston Rosslyn
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Houston, TX 77088
(713) 983-6877
Grades: PK-6
| 125 students
1417 Houston Ave
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Houston, TX 77007
(713) 226-2620
Grades: PK-K
| 235 students
Burnett-bayland Rehabilitation Center (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
6500 A Chimney Rock
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 222-4429
Grades: 6-12
| 93 students
C O R E Academy (Closed 2018)
Charter School
12707 Cullen Blvd
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 457-2848
Grades: K-11
| 478 students
Calvin Nelms Hospital Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
1120 Cypress Sta Dr
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Houston, TX 77090
(281) 398-8031
Grades: 1-11
| n/a students
3031 Ellington
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Houston, TX 77088
(281) 878-0320
Grades: 5-6
| 768 students
10720 Southview St
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Houston, TX 77047
(713) 732-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Carson Parke High School (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
262 N Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77060
(361) 994-1214
Houston, TX 77060
(361) 994-1214
Grades: 7-10
| 5 students
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What are the top ranked public middle schools in Houston, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in Houston, TX include Spring Branch Academic Institute, T H Rogers School and Cornerstone Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Houston?
215 public middle schools are located in Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in Houston?
Houston public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Houston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Houston include: Key Middle School vs. Fleming Middle School, Edison Middle School vs. Clifton Middle School, Fleming Middle School vs. Key Middle School
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