Killough Middle
Houston, TX · Alief ISD · Grades 7-8
1,380th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 19%▼ Declining
Killough Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Killough Middle 1,380th 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 19% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 38th in 2019 to 19th in 2025 — declining.
Killough Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 711 students tested
Killough Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 769 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.3% | 64.0% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Black | 23.8% | 16.9% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 14.6% | 13.7% | ▼ 0.9 pts | |
| White | 1.9% | 3.4% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 1.7% | ▲ 1.5 pts |
Homes near Killough Middle
Typical home value $263K in zip 77083 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Killough Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Youngblood IntAlief ISD · 1.1 mi away1,113th of 1,701
ELA 49% · Math 33% - 4O'donnell MiddleAlief ISD · 1.5 mi away1,164th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 38% - 2Mata IntAlief ISD · 1.6 mi away1,379th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 26% - 3Alief MiddleAlief ISD · 1.6 mi away1,318th of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 29% - 2Holub MiddleAlief ISD · 1.7 mi away1,361st of 1,701
ELA 40% · Math 31% - 7Albright MiddleAlief ISD · 2.5 mi away679th of 1,701
ELA 56% · Math 46% - 6Iltexas Westpark MiddleInternational Leadership of Texas (Iltexas) · 2.5 mi away · charter683rd of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 45% - 2Budewig IntAlief ISD · 2.6 mi away1,530th of 1,701
ELA 36% · Math 24%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Killough Middle in?
Killough Middle is part of the Alief ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Killough Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Killough Middle 1,380th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 19% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Killough Middle?
Hispanic 64%, Black 17%, Asian 14%, White 3% (769 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Killough Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77083 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.