#1086 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#9811 of 15,369 nationally
About Houston Middle
Houston Middle is a public middle located in Irving, in the Irving ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 758 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 40.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1086th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 758.
There are 53 schools in Irving; Houston Middle ranks 24th of 49 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)45%
- Reading proficiency (30%)38%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)81.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.0
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 Houston Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 758
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 81.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 45%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Houston Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Clifton Early Childhood
Irving · Public other · Grades PK–PK
420 students · 219 m away
Jackie Mae Townsell El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
845 students · 407 m away
Great Hearts Irving
Irving · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
719 students · 1.2 km away
Haley T El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
793 students · 1.6 km away
Johnston El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
725 students · 2.0 km away
Lee El
Irving · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students · 2.1 km away
North Lake Early College H S
Irving · Public high · Grades 9–12
291 students · 2.2 km away
Travis Middle
Irving · Public middle · Grades 6–8
936 students · 2.2 km away
Great Hearts Irving Upper
Irving · Charter high · Grades 6–12
937 students · 2.3 km away
Jack E Singley Academy
Irving · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
Richardson Middle
El Paso · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
Jones Int Sc
Forney · Public middle · Grades 5–6
758 students
W H Gaston Middle
Dallas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
John P Ojeda Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
759 students
McLean Middle
Fort Worth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
757 students
Hallsville Int
Hallsville · Public middle · Grades 5–6
759 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston Middle a good school?
Houston Middle has a Success Index (US) of 40.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1086 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 Houston Middle rank in Texas?
Houston Middle ranks #1086 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #9811 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Houston Middle?
Houston Middle had 758 students in 2025.
Is Houston Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Houston Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Houston Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Houston Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.