Fondren Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 6-8
1,545th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 9%· Stable
Fondren Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Fondren Middle 1,545th 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 9% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2019 to 9th in 2025.
Fondren Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 582 students tested
Fondren Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 764 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 55.1% | 71.9% | ▲ 16.8 pts | |
| Black | 37.1% | 24.5% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| White | 1.4% | 1.7% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Asian | 5.9% | 0.9% | ▼ 5.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 0.9% | ▲ 0.9 pts |
Homes near Fondren Middle
Typical home value $442K in zip 77096 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Fondren Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Sugar Grove AcademyHouston ISD · 1 mi away1,340th of 1,701
ELA 33% · Math 39% - 6Energized for STEM Academy MiddleHouston ISD · 1.1 mi away · charter712th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 50% - 6Energized for Excellence Academy Inc MiddleHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away · charter730th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 8Meyerland MiddleHouston ISD · 1.8 mi away481st of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 46% - –Las AmericasHouston ISD · 2 mi away
- 3Welch MiddleHouston ISD · 2.2 mi away1,216th of 1,701
ELA 41% · Math 37% - 10Accelerated Int Charter SchoolAccelerated Intermediate Academy · 2.9 mi away · charter147th of 1,701
ELA 70% · Math 75% - 4KIPP Mosaic Academy SchoolKIPP Texas Public Schools · 2.9 mi away · charter1,184th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 26%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Fondren Middle in?
Fondren Middle is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Fondren Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Fondren Middle 1,545th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 9% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Fondren Middle?
Hispanic 72%, Black 25%, White 2% (764 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Fondren Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77096 is $442K 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.