For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,841 students in 77087, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77087, TX are Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy and Hartman Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77087 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77087, TX have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 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 77087, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7310 Bowie
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 644-8292
Gr: PK-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Houston Gateway Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3400 Evergreen Dr
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 649-2706
Gr: PK-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Hartman Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7111 Westover
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Houston, TX 77087
(713) 845-7435
Gr: 6-8 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77087, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77087, TX include Houston Gateway Academy Inc Elite College Prep, Houston Gateway Academy and Hartman Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77087?
3 public middle schools are located in 77087.
What is the racial composition of students in 77087?
77087 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).
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