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#8042 of 8,552 schools in TX
Cullen Middle
Middle School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
6900 SCOTT ST, Houston, TX 77021
- Math 25% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 35% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cullen Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cullen 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- 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
$45,034
Median home value
$203,900
Median rent
$1,193/mo
College educated
33.9%
Homeownership
39.8%
Poverty rate
28.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attucks MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Kipp Liberation College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 5–8 | 1.9 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Pro-vision MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Baylor College of Medicine Academy at RyanEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 313 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #251 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
Cullen Middle is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cullen Middle
Cullen Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 290 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,042 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cullen Middle
What grades does Cullen Middle serve?
Cullen Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cullen Middle?
Cullen Middle has an enrollment of approximately 290 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cullen Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cullen Middle is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cullen Middle rank in TX?
Cullen Middle ranks #8,042 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Cullen Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cullen Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Cullen Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cullen Middle has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cullen Middle a charter school?
No, Cullen Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cullen Middle a Title I school?
No, Cullen Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cullen Middle?
99.7% of students at Cullen 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
- 290
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 80.0%
- Phone
- (713) 746-8180
- Area population (ZIP 77021)
- 24,884
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
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 77021; 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
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