Deady Middle

DEADY MIDDLE serves 494 students in grades 6 through 8 in Houston's Harris County, earning recognition as one of Texas's higher-performing middle schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. The school ranks #696 out of 8,598 schools statewide, placing it in the 92nd percentile among Texas schools. With 41 full-time equivalent teachers, Deady Middle maintains a favorable 12.0:1 student-teacher ratio, providing students with more individualized attention than many larger middle schools.

This smaller class environment can be particularly beneficial during the crucial middle school years when students are developing their academic foundation and social skills. The school draws from the surrounding 77012 zip code area, where the median household income is $45,784 and median home value is $113,300. While only 10% of neighborhood residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher and the poverty rate stands at 22.3%, Deady Middle's strong performance demonstrates the school's effectiveness in supporting students from diverse economic backgrounds.

Located at 2500 Broadway Street, Deady Middle operates as a regular public school in Houston's urban landscape, serving families in this established residential area of the nation's fourth-largest city.

While current test scores at Deady Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.