Serving 1,167 students in grades 6-8, Kahla Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,167 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kahla Middle School's student population of 1,167 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Kahla Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kahla Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3892 out of 8096 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
6%
Hispanic
57%
53%
Black
28%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kahla Middle School's ranking?
Kahla Middle School is ranked #3892 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Kahla Middle School often compared to?
Kahla Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Truitt Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Kahla Middle School?
1,167 students attend Kahla Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Kahla Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kahla Middle School?
Kahla Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Kahla Middle School offer ?
Kahla Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kahla Middle School part of?
Kahla Middle School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Kahla Middle School located?
Kahla Middle School is located in the Westminster Village neighborhood of Houston, TX.
School Reviews
5 8/30/2014
The staff is real nice but If you Have problems There could be a chance that u could get bullied, don't see alot of physical bullying but Physical bullying IS POSSIBLE at Kahla, good school, good teachers, but not really that good of some kids
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