Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk
Houston, TX · Houston ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
463rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 73%▲ Improving
2805 GARROW ST, Houston, TX 77003
(713)226-4543NCES ID 482364002574Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk 463rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 73% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 58th in 2019 to 73th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 315 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 350 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 85.4% | 85.1% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 12.7% | 11.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 1.3% | 2.3% | ▲ 1.0 pts | |
| Asian | 0.4% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.2% | 0.6% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $354K in zip 77003 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk in?
Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk 463rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 73% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk?
Hispanic 85%, Black 11%, White 2% (350 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Rusk cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77003 is $354K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.