Best 77049 Texas Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,286 students in 77049, TX.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77049, TX are Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory, Cunningham Middle School and Aguirre J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77049 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77049, TX have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Best 77049, TX Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Gr: 6-9 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Gr: 7-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Aguirre J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
15726 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Gr: 7-12 | 27 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Gr: 6-11 | 14 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Daep)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N Hy 9
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-1190
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 77049, TX?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 77049, TX include Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory, Cunningham Middle School and Aguirre J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77049?
6 public middle schools are located in 77049.
What is the racial composition of students in 77049?
77049 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

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