2024 Best Public Middle Schools in the Houston Area

• Spring Branch Independent School District, TX•

• K-12

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  Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Senior: Because the school is smaller than your typical high school, the teachers were able to better help their students, and I really appreciated how well they take care of everyone. The moment you start slipping up academically, they talk to you and give you options to help such as after school study hall, or they might email your teacher in the class you need help in and set up tutorials. The counselor is also very nice and is someone you feel like you can go to for anything.... Read 1 review

• grade A+

• Students 148

• Student-teacher ratio 12:1

• Katy Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Senior: The teachers were very good when I went there. I felt held to a high standard that I feel other schools at the time did not deliver. The afterschool clubs were diverse and student led with staff sponsors. It also had very fun holiday activitys. Such as the monster mash, I still dont think that experience can be beat. I left the school for taylor high in 2016. Still proud to have been a bobcat.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,152

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Texas College Preparatory Academies, TX•

• 6-12

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  Rating 4.05 out of 5  84 reviews

Junior: ISchool High at University Park is a self-paced college readiness school. The high school classes you take are done through online lessons. The teacher is mainly there for questions, and so they can make sure you learned the content. After your freshman year, the amount of high school level classes you take is minimal. Because you can graduate high school with an associate degree here, you start taking a majority of dual credit classes. What I really enjoy about this school is that the dual credit classes you take are on the Lone Star University Park Classes. So, you take your college classes with actual professors and college students. The actual high school though, I enjoyed very much. Since it’s a smaller school, everybody knows each other, and there’s a minimal amount of conflict. It’s a very nice and friendly environment. One thing I would change, is the involvement of the teachers. I believe students would be more successful if the teachers took initiative to help them learn.... Read 84 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 316

• Student-teacher ratio 23:1

• Katy Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 2.57 out of 5  7 reviews

Parent: Amazing! I feel like my child is she and getting an exemplary education. No school is perfect, but the teachers and staff know her amd care about her.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,277

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Katy Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.71 out of 5  7 reviews

Middle School Student: This an awesome school totally recommend! The teachers are great and have a great relationship with the students. The students love it here. We have a great and hard working athletics and band program.... Read 7 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,529

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Katy Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.67 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: Tays is an amazing school with a supportive staff and admin team! It is clearly one of the best schools in Katy! Our child has had a wonderful experience. Tays is a welcoming wonderful campus for students, parents and volunteers.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,488

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Katy Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.83 out of 5  6 reviews

Parent: This school is located in a great neighborhood. Parent involvement is excellent. Teachers and school lack a bit of communication with parents. Most of what is going on is communicated through a website. For parents who work full time sometimes it is difficult to find out what is going on at the school. I love the neighborhood and the people that live in this community.... Read 6 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,423

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Katy Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  6 reviews

Middle School Student: I had a wonderful experience here. Most teachers were very knowledgeable and kind, and they almost always wanted the best for us students. I met some amazing people here and made memories that I will never forget. Everything was above average, from academics to fine arts. I'm very proud to have attended Beckendorff, and I will miss it!... Read 6 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,719

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Tomball Independent School District, TX•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.65 out of 5  17 reviews

High School Freshman: Teachers are really supportive and do a great job, but the kids are separated into their different groups.... Read 17 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 829

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Tomball Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3 out of 5  2 reviews

• grade A+

• Students 1,076

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Katy Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 3.6 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: I think the school is a great environment to learn. The teachers and staff are supportive, and help the students to actually internalize the information, rather than just regurgitate the material. The administration of the school is very involved as well as with the parents.... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,509

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Tomball Independent School District, TX•

• 5-6

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Parent: Excellent school culture both academically and socially. The staff truly care about the students and connect personally with them. They offer a variety of after school clubs that emphasize both the academics and social connections. The campus atmosphere is very warm and welcoming.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 735

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Tomball Independent School District, TX•

• 5-6

• grade A

• Students 761

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Katy Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: This school recently completed a massive 2 year renovation and it's a beautiful place to be. Great teachers with a strong engaged parent base with lots of opportunities for kids. After school support and tutoring, great fine arts, and athletics. Amazing school in the best school district Katy ISD!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 866

• Student-teacher ratio 14:1

• Clear Creek Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.35 out of 5  20 reviews

Freshman: It's a great school with lots of academic and fine art opportunities. The teachers there really care about your experience and truly want the best for their students. The student body is really diverse and there's lots of chances to expand your friend circle. Having been in this school, I've had the chance to collect many memorable experiences and create tight bonds between friends that I keep through high school.... Read 20 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,162

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.33 out of 5  3 reviews

Niche User: I met many inspiring teachers that helped me organize my work and were there to help me understand school work that i needed to know about. Also i was very involved in their afterschool programs which helped me decide what classes i was going to choose in highschool.... Read 3 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,820

• Student-teacher ratio 20:1

• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Alum: Spillane Middle School has a very welcoming environment and allows prospective students and athletes to receive the proper opportunities to excel. The staff are very friendly and teach in a way that all students receive similar treatment based on their academic abilities. Nobody is left behind, and for this reason the school is highly ranked academically in the state. The school consists of a diverse group of people and staff. Additionally, there are numerous extracurricular activities and sports for students to participate in. The school has a very safe environment overall, and a wonderful place for students to learn in a positive environment, while making forever friends!... Read 5 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,572

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Harmony Public Schools - Houston West, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: Amazing school, spectacular staff , and a really good curriculum. I would definitely recommend this school to you guys!... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 633

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Conroe Independent School District, TX•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  15 reviews

Middle school student: I am a new seventh grader here at McCullough Jr. High. I am in the top choir and just made the volleyball team. I have all good teachers and I love that they give you built in study hall to do homework. The one thing I would change would be the cell phones. I think they should be allowed at lunch but not in the hallways because people constantly crash into each other. Overall amazing school!... Read 15 reviews

• grade A

• Students 2,084

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Conroe Independent School District, TX•

• 5-6

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  Rating 5 out of 5  2 reviews

Middle School Student: Collins is a good school. I really enjoy going to it. Overall, it's very good. Their teachers are very nice and resources plentiful.... Read 2 reviews

• grade A

• Students 723

• Student-teacher ratio 16:1

• Conroe Independent School District, TX•

• 5-6

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  Rating 4.75 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: My daughter is learning at Mitchell Intermediate, which is the best school one can wish for her child! She attended a private school previously, where the quality of education did not reach such high standards like at Mitchell. Here the teachers are very kind, supportive, they develop the students` confidence, independent thinking, responsibility and strong academic skills. The methods used are very creative, there are many great online tools, including features to support those who have English as second language. My daughter used to be weak in math in earlier schools and now that`s her favorite class because the teacher is investing time and effort in making the class interesting and easy to understand. Elite choir and music classes are available with lots of opportunities to perform at other locations, e.g. in San Antonio. I just wish there were some sports and foreign language learnings also available as extracurricular activity in the afternoons.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,130

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Clear Creek Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  9 reviews

Middle School Student: I like how they include a WAVE program and neighborhood students. The WAVE program is amazing since I am a WAVE student here. One thing I would want to add to this school is more after school/before school activities because in 6th grade, I don't think there were a lot of extra events you can attend. Oher than that, it is an amazing school!... Read 9 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,108

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1

• Pearland Independent School District, TX•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.55 out of 5  11 reviews

Niche User: Best school my child has attended... Read 11 reviews

• grade A

• Students 800

• Student-teacher ratio 17:1

• Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District, TX•

• 6-8

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  Rating 4.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Alum: Hamilton Middle is a great school; the teachers make it a very warm and welcoming place for everyone. They are also great teachers, I feel like they really helped me get ready for high school. There are lots of extracurriculars to choose from and the music and arts are excellent. That includes the amazing theatre department. I will miss it a lot.... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,510

• Student-teacher ratio 19:1

• Conroe Independent School District, TX•

• 7-8

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  4 reviews

Parent: A wonderful school that helps the students tremendously and takes pride on showing procedures of the work for students. Have nothing but excellent things to say about them they do strive for excellence. Keep my children more in tune with real life problem solving and has by far the best teachers in the district personally. Keep up the great work. It is appreciate it very much. 👍... Read 4 reviews

• grade A

• Students 1,380

• Student-teacher ratio 18:1