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#2910 of 8,552 schools in TX

Top 34% in state

Burbank Middle

Middle School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX

A Houston ISD middle school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.

315 BERRY RD, Houston, TX 77022

  • Math 49% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 59% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.5Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency49% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency59% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg+5.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected+20.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$13,072
Chronic Absenteeism12.9%

Students at Burbank Middle score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency49%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency59%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
80%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
79%
2014
Math
80%
ELA
74%
2015
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
51%
ELA
61%
2024
Math
49%
ELA
59%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

96.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Burbank Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 58Good Transit
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,451/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Houston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,386

Median home value

$197,200

Median rent

$1,047/mo

College educated

13.2%

Homeownership

47.9%

Poverty rate

26.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kipp 3d AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.95–80.4 mi494Compare →
George I Sanchez NorthCharter · enrollment unverified4.0PK–121.9 mi455Compare →
H S Ahead AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.07–82.0 mi144Compare →
Henry MiddleEnrollment path unverified5.36–82.1 mi610Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Houston ISD

Schools in district
274
Rank in district
#67 of 272
District spending per student
$13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Burbank Middle is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Burbank Middle

Burbank Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 1,454 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,910 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Burbank Middle

What grades does Burbank Middle serve?

Burbank Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Burbank Middle?

Burbank Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,454 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Burbank Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Burbank Middle is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Burbank Middle rank in TX?

Burbank Middle ranks #2,910 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Burbank Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Burbank Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Burbank Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Burbank Middle has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Burbank Middle a charter school?

No, Burbank Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Burbank Middle a Title I school?

No, Burbank Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burbank Middle?

96.2% of students at Burbank Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,454
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
79
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.9%
Area population (ZIP 77022)
26,135
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
36
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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