Cullen Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, large
1,359th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 20%▲ Improving
6900 SCOTT ST, Houston, TX 77021
(713)746-8180NCES ID 482364002432Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 245 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 290 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 81.0% | 75.5% | ▼ 5.5 pts | |
| Hispanic | 17.4% | 20.3% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Asian | 0.2% | 2.1% | ▲ 1.9 pts | |
| White | 0.5% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.2 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 $196K in zip 77021 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.