Dean Middle
Houston, TX · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Grades 6-8
1,197th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 30%▼ Declining
Dean Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Dean Middle 1,197th 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 30% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 42th in 2019 to 30th in 2025 — declining.
Dean Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,039 students tested
Dean Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,198 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 75.0% | 72.8% | ▼ 2.2 pts | |
| Black | 12.0% | 15.9% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Asian | 7.0% | 5.2% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| White | 5.0% | 4.1% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 1.3% | ▲ 1.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.9% | 0.8% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Dean Middle
Typical home value $263K in zip 77040 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Dean Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Northbrook MiddleSpring Branch ISD · 2.1 mi away1,544th of 1,701
ELA 29% · Math 30% - 1Hoffman MiddleAldine ISD · 3.1 mi away1,650th of 1,701
ELA 32% · Math 15% - 2Clifton MiddleHouston ISD · 3.1 mi away1,452nd of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 32% - 2Spring Woods MiddleSpring Branch ISD · 3.3 mi away1,482nd of 1,701
ELA 34% · Math 30% - 2Spring Oaks MiddleSpring Branch ISD · 3.3 mi away1,417th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 26% - 2Landrum MiddleSpring Branch ISD · 3.6 mi away1,397th of 1,701
ELA 39% · Math 30% - 6Cook MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 4.2 mi away731st of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 42% - 10Cornerstone AcademySpring Branch ISD · 4.3 mi away · charter6th of 1,701
ELA 97% · Math 91%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Dean Middle in?
Dean Middle is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Dean Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Dean Middle 1,197th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 30% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Dean Middle?
Hispanic 73%, Black 16%, Asian 5%, White 4% (1,198 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Dean Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77040 is $263K 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.