Serving 769 students in grades 7-8, Killough Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 35% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 769 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Killough Middle School's student population of 769 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
769 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
School Rankings
Killough Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Killough Middle School is 0.55, 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
#5488 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
64%
53%
Black
17%
13%
White
3%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
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 Killough Middle School's ranking?
Killough Middle School is ranked #5488 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Killough Middle School often compared to?
Killough Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albright Middle School, Hodges Bend Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Killough Middle School?
769 students attend Killough Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Killough Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Killough Middle School?
Killough Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Killough Middle School offer ?
Killough Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Killough Middle School part of?
Killough Middle School is part of Alief Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Killough Middle School located?
Killough Middle School is located in the Alief neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 32 other public schools located in Alief.
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