Best Schools in Midtown, Houston, TX
Midtown, Houston, TX has 14 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 11,491 students. On average they score 42% on state proficiency tests against a projected 28%, so schools in Midtown exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Midtown, Houston, TX
The top high schools in Midtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Houston Academy For International Studies
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 461 Students
2. Heights H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2476 Students
3. Lamar H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3125 Students
4. Yates H S
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 851 Students
5. Northside H S
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
6. Hcc Life Skills Program
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 12 • 76 Students
Best Middle Schools in Midtown, Houston, TX
The top middle schools in Midtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cullen Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 324 Students
2. Navarro Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 547 Students
3. A+ Unlimited Potential - University
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
A+ Unlimited Potential • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 156 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Midtown, Houston, TX
The top elementary schools in Midtown, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Wharton K-8 Dual Language Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 627 Students
2. Macgregor El
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 444 Students
3. Gregory-lincoln Ed Ctr
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 600 Students
4. Lantrip El
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Houston Isd • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 519 Students
5. Elevate Collegiate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Elevate Collegiate Charter School • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 117 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Midtown, Houston, TX
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Midtown, Houston, TX has a total population of 13,550 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 74% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Midtown, Houston, TX
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Midtown, Houston, TX.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
96.75 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
88.70 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Midtown, Houston, TX.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Midtown, Houston, TX.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Midtown, Houston, TX Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Midtown, Houston, TX
How many schools are in Midtown, Houston, TX?
Midtown, Houston, TX has 14 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,491 students in total.
How do schools in Midtown perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in Midtown score 42% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 28%, so on average schools in Midtown exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Midtown?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 57%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 58%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 15%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations