Key Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 6-8
948th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 44%▲ Improving
Key Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Key Middle 948th 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 44% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 2th in 2019 to 44th in 2025 — improving.
Key Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 438 students tested
Key Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 554 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 67.6% | 52.3% | ▼ 15.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 29.8% | 44.8% | ▲ 15.0 pts | |
| White | 1.5% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 1.1% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Key Middle
Typical home value $150K in zip 77026 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Key Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Fleming MiddleHouston ISD · 1.4 mi away1,215th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 40% - 5Marshall MiddleHouston ISD · 2.6 mi away862nd of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 46% - –Secondary DAEPHouston ISD · 2.6 mi away
- 3Mcreynolds MiddleHouston ISD · 3 mi away1,196th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 37% - 7Burbank MiddleHouston ISD · 3 mi away549th of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 51% - 3KIPP 3D AcademyKIPP Texas Public Schools · 3.2 mi away · charter1,208th of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 28% - 3Forest Brook MiddleHouston ISD · 3.4 mi away1,339th of 1,701
ELA 38% · Math 34% - 9Hogg MiddleHouston ISD · 3.7 mi away258th of 1,701
ELA 72% · Math 61%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Key Middle in?
Key Middle is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Key Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Key Middle 948th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 44% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Key Middle?
Black 52%, Hispanic 45%, White 2%, Two or more races 1% (554 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Key Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77026 is $150K 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.