Black Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 6-8
532nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 69%· Stable
Black Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Black Middle 532nd 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 69% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 67th in 2019 to 69th in 2025.
Black Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,236 students tested
Black Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,331 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.7% | 59.6% | ▼ 1.1 pts | |
| White | 17.5% | 24.8% | ▲ 7.3 pts | |
| Black | 19.5% | 11.2% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.9% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 1.0% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Black Middle
Typical home value $545K in zip 77018 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2004
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Black Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5KIPP Nexus MiddleKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.2 mi away · charter914th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 40% - 1Williams MiddleHouston ISD · 2 mi away1,595th of 1,701
ELA 32% · Math 23% - 1H S Ahead AcademyHouston ISD · 2.5 mi away1,692nd of 1,701
ELA 21% · Math 9% - 3Drew AcademyAldine ISD · 2.5 mi away1,319th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 22% - 2Clifton MiddleHouston ISD · 2.5 mi away1,452nd of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 8Hamilton MiddleHouston ISD · 3 mi away505th of 1,701
ELA 61% · Math 50% - 3Houston AcademyAldine ISD · 3.2 mi away1,258th of 1,701
ELA 51% · Math 25% - 1Hoffman MiddleAldine ISD · 3.3 mi away1,650th of 1,701
ELA 32% · Math 15%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Black Middle in?
Black Middle is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Black Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Black Middle 532nd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 69% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Black Middle?
Hispanic 60%, White 25%, Black 11%, Two or more races 3% (1,331 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Black Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77018 is $545K 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.