Watkins Middle
Houston, TX · Cypress-Fairbanks ISD · Grades 6-8
1,033rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 39%▼ Declining
Watkins Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Watkins Middle 1,033rd 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 39% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 48th in 2019 to 39th in 2025 — declining.
Watkins Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 1,174 students tested
Watkins Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,339 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 59.0% | 56.5% | ▼ 2.5 pts | |
| Black | 13.8% | 24.1% | ▲ 10.3 pts | |
| White | 14.0% | 9.3% | ▼ 4.7 pts | |
| Asian | 9.5% | 6.3% | ▼ 3.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 2.5% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 1.2% | ▲ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Watkins Middle
Typical home value $268K in zip 77084 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Watkins Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 3Kahla MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 1.4 mi away1,256th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 30% - 4Truitt MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 2.4 mi away1,032nd of 1,701
ELA 50% · Math 35% - 5Cardiff J HKaty ISD · 3 mi away859th of 1,701
ELA 53% · Math 40% - 3Thornton MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 3.3 mi away1,257th of 1,701
ELA 46% · Math 30% - 7Labay MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 3.6 mi away647th of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 46% - 5Mayde Creek J HKaty ISD · 3.6 mi away861st of 1,701
ELA 57% · Math 36% - 8Aragon MiddleCypress-Fairbanks ISD · 4 mi away407th of 1,701
ELA 65% · Math 53% - 8Calvin Nelms MiddleCalvin Nelms Charter Schools · 4.5 mi away · charter347th of 1,701
ELA 67% · Math 56%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Watkins Middle in?
Watkins Middle is part of the Cypress-Fairbanks ISD district in Houston, Texas.
Is Watkins Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Watkins Middle 1,033rd of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 39% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Watkins Middle?
Hispanic 57%, Black 24%, White 9%, Asian 6% (1,339 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Watkins Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 77084 is $268K 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.