#1632 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#13752 of 15,369 nationally
About Cullen Middle
Cullen Middle is a public middle located in Houston, in the Houston ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 310 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1632nd of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (86th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 310.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Cullen Middle ranks 598th of 678 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.1
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 Cullen Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Cullen Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Foster El
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334 students · 329 m away
Whidby El
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369 students · 1.4 km away
Thompson El
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Beatrice Mayes Institute Charter School
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Hartsfield El
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Young El
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Attucks Middle
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392 students · 2.5 km away
Energy Institute H S
Houston · Public high · Grades 9–12
663 students · 2.7 km away
Yes Prep - Southside
Houston · Charter high · Grades 6–12
860 students · 2.7 km away
Southside El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
675 students · 2.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cullen Middle a good school?
Cullen Middle has a Success Index (US) of 20.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1632 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 Cullen Middle rank in Texas?
Cullen Middle ranks #1632 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #13752 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Cullen Middle?
Cullen Middle had 310 students in 2025.
Is Cullen Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Cullen Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Cullen Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Cullen Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.