Cullen Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 6-8
1,359th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
Cullen Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Cullen Middle 1,359th 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 20% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 20th in 2025 — improving.
Cullen Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 245 students tested
Cullen Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.0% | 75.5% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.7% | 20.3% | ▲ 2.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 0.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Cullen Middle
Typical home value $196K in zip 77021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Cullen Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Attucks MiddleHouston ISD · 1.5 mi away931st of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 46% - 3KIPP Liberation College PreparatoryKIPP Texas Public Schools · 1.9 mi away · charter1,273rd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 28% - 1Pro-Vision MiddleThe Pro-Vision Academy · 2.5 mi away · charter1,698th of 1,701
ELA 13% · Math 4% - 9Baylor College of Medicine Academy at RyanHouston ISD · 2.9 mi away319th of 1,701
ELA 75% · Math 51% - –Alief ISD J J A E PAlief ISD · 3.2 mi away
- 1Yellowstone College PreparatoryYellowstone College Preparatory · 3.2 mi away · charter1,655th of 1,701
ELA 23% · Math 23% - 10Project Chrysalis MiddleHouston ISD · 3.5 mi away77th of 1,701
ELA 83% · Math 75% - 3KIPP Intrepid PreparatoryKIPP Texas Public Schools · 3.5 mi away · charter1,310th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Cullen Middle in?
Cullen Middle is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Cullen Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Cullen Middle 1,359th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 20% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Cullen Middle?
Black 76%, Hispanic 20%, Asian 2%, White 2% (290 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Cullen Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77021 is $196K 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.