For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,646 students in 77056, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77056, TX are Mandarin Immersion Magnet School and Tanglewood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77056 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77056, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77056, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mandarin Immersion Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5445 W Alabama
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 295-5276
Grades: PK-8
| 792 students
Rank: #22.
Tanglewood Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5215 San Felipe
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 625-1411
Grades: 6-8
| 854 students
77056, Texas Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
North Houston H S For Business Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
5206 West Airline Rd
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 212-0600
Houston, TX 77056
(713) 212-0600
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77056, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77056, TX include Mandarin Immersion Magnet School and Tanglewood Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77056?
2 public middle schools are located in 77056.
What is the racial composition of students in 77056?
77056 public middle schools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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