Below Average
#6900 of 8,552 schools in TX
Deady Middle
Middle School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2500 BROADWAY ST, Houston, TX 77012
- Math 27% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 30% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Deady Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 29% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (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
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Deady 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat 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
$48,287
Median home value
$127,400
Median rent
$944/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
41.5%
Poverty rate
22.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77012; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early College Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Houston Gateway Academy - Coral CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 926 | Compare → |
| George I Sanchez CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.7 | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 670 | Compare → |
| Hartman MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 766 | Compare → |
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
- #206 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
Deady Middle is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Deady Middle
Deady Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 494 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,900 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Deady Middle
What grades does Deady Middle serve?
Deady Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Deady Middle?
Deady Middle has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Deady Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Deady Middle is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Deady Middle rank in TX?
Deady Middle ranks #6,900 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Deady Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Deady Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Deady Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Deady Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Deady Middle a charter school?
No, Deady Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Deady Middle a Title I school?
No, Deady Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Deady Middle?
98.0% of students at Deady 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
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (713) 845-7411
- Area population (ZIP 77012)
- 16,780
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 35
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 77012; 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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