Alief Middle
#1448 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#12061 of 15,369 nationally
About Alief Middle
Alief Middle is a public middle located in Houston, in the Alief ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 821 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 29.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1448th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (57th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 821.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Alief Middle ranks 409th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)35%
- Reading proficiency (30%)32%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)89.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alief Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 89.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 35%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alief Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Youens El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 186 m away
Hastings H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,786 students · 324 m away
Alief Montessori Community School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
367 students · 629 m away
Elsik H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
4,057 students · 828 m away
Sst Advancement
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
646 students · 1.6 km away
Chancellor El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
707 students · 1.8 km away
Mahanay El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
499 students · 2.0 km away
Martin El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–4
654 students · 2.0 km away
Outley El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
863 students · 2.3 km away
Youngblood Int
Houston · Public middle · Grades 5–6
864 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Crowley Middle
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821 students
Heritage Middle
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821 students
Cross Timbers Middle
Grapevine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
820 students
Linda Jobe Middle
Mansfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
820 students
Crockett Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alief Middle a good school?
Alief Middle has a Success Index (US) of 29.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1448 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alief Middle rank in Texas?
Alief Middle ranks #1448 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #12061 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alief Middle?
Alief Middle had 821 students in 2025.
Is Alief Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Alief Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alief Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alief Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.