For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,988 students in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in Southeast Houston are Houston Gateway Academy, Yes Prep - Hobby and Ortiz Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Yes Prep - Hobby
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8787 Tallyho Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 842-5600
Grades: 6-10
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Ortiz Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6767 Telephone Rd
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Houston, TX 77061
(713) 845-5650
Grades: 6-8
| 823 students
Rank: #44.
Academy Of Accelerated Learning
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6711 Bellfort St
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Houston, TX 77081
(713) 645-0336
Grades: PK-8
| 830 students
Rank: #55.
Hartman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Westover
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Grades: 6-8
| 766 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston, TX include Houston Gateway Academy, Yes Prep - Hobby and Ortiz Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston?
4 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston?
the neighborhood of Southeast Houston, Houston public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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