Killough Middle
#1218 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#10570 of 15,369 nationally
About Killough Middle
Killough Middle is a public middle located in Houston, in the Alief ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 763 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 36.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1218th of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is math proficiency (55th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 763.
There are 699 schools in Houston; Killough Middle ranks 297th of 678 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%)35%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)87.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.4
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 Killough Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 35%
- 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).
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Schools near Killough Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Elsik H S
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Frequently asked questions
Is Killough Middle a good school?
Killough Middle has a Success Index (US) of 36.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1218 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 Killough Middle rank in Texas?
Killough Middle ranks #1218 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #10570 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Killough Middle?
Killough Middle had 763 students in 2025.
Is Killough Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Killough Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Killough Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Killough Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.