For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,483 students in 77017, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77017, TX are Stevenson Middle School, Queens Intermediate School and North East Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77017 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77017, TX have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77017, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stevenson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
9595 Winkler
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 943-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,096 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Queens Intermediate School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1452 Queens St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0470
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 740-0470
Gr: 7-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
North East Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10918 Bentley
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Prime College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8805 Ferndale
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Houston, TX 77017
(832) 230-0578
Gr: 5-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #55.
Early College Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Broadway St
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Houston, TX 77017
(713) 640-3700
Gr: 6-8 | 275 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77017, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77017, TX include Stevenson Middle School, Queens Intermediate School and North East Stem Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 77017?
5 public middle schools are located in 77017.
What is the racial composition of students in 77017?
77017 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.