For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,252 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idea Lake Houston College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5627 S Lake Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 844-4700
Grades: 6-8
| 389 students
Rank: #22.
Cunningham Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Houston, TX 77049
(832) 386-4470
Grades: 7-8
| 897 students
Rank: #33.
Aguirre J High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15726 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 860-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 932 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 449-1011
Grades: 8-12
| 13 students
Rank: n/an/a
Highpoint School East (Crosby)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2163
Grades: 6-12
| 21 students
77049, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Academic Behavior Center Ne (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 East Sam Houston Parkway
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 694-6300
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Highpoint East Campus (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
8003 E Sam Houston Pkwy N
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Houston, TX 77049
(713) 696-2160
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
13334 Wallisville Rd
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
Grades: PK-7
| n/a 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?
5 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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