Pershing Middle
Houston, TX · Houston ISD · Grades 6-8
504th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 70%· Stable
Pershing Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Pershing Middle 504th 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 70% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 69th in 2019 to 70th in 2025.
Pershing Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,022 students tested
Pershing Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,270 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 36.7% | 37.5% | ▲ 0.8 pts | |
| Black | 37.7% | 35.4% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| White | 16.8% | 16.8% | 0.0 pts | |
| Asian | 7.5% | 6.9% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.1% | 3.0% | ▲ 1.9 pts |
Homes near Pershing Middle
Typical home value $481K in zip 77025 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2002
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Pershing Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Pin Oak MiddleHouston ISD · 1.6 mi away66th of 1,701
ELA 85% · Math 75% - –Alief ISD J J A E PAlief ISD · 1.8 mi away
- 6Ser-Ninos Charter MiddleSer-Ninos Charter School · 2.7 mi away · charter831st of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 44% - 9Friends for Life MiddleAmigos Por Vida-Friends for Life Pub Chtr Sch · 2.8 mi away · charter194th of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 70% - 6Energized for Excellence Academy Inc MiddleHouston ISD · 3.1 mi away · charter730th of 1,701
ELA 52% · Math 47% - 8Meyerland MiddleHouston ISD · 3.1 mi away481st of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 46% - 10Lanier MiddleHouston ISD · 3.4 mi away44th of 1,701
ELA 86% · Math 81% - –Las AmericasHouston ISD · 3.6 mi away
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Pershing Middle in?
Pershing Middle is part of the Houston ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Pershing Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pershing Middle 504th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 70% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Pershing Middle?
Hispanic 38%, Black 35%, White 17%, Asian 7% (1,270 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pershing Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77025 is $481K 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.