For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,646 students in 77020, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77020, TX are Yes Prep - 5th Ward, Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men and Mcreynolds Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77020 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77020, TX have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77020, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Yes Prep - 5th Ward
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1305 Benson St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 924-0600
Gr: 6-12 | 940 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-12 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Mcreynolds Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5910 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3650
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3650
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Secondary Daep
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 556-4988
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Contemporary Lrn Ctrdevry Academy (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Gr: 9-12
1510 Jensen Dr
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2634
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
1701 Bringhurst St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: PK-5 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
H P Carter Career Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1700 Gregg St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2651
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Houston Drop Back In Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 670-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 93 students
1305 Benson
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 224-3232
Gr: PK-5 | 114 students
1701 Bringhurst
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 226-2668
Gr: 6-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
4900 Market St
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Houston, TX 77020
(713) 671-3900
Gr: 9-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77020, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77020, TX include Yes Prep - 5th Ward, Mickey Leland College Prep Academy For Young Men and Mcreynolds Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77020?
4 public middle schools are located in 77020.
What is the racial composition of students in 77020?
77020 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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