Below Average
#6900 of 8,552 schools in TX
Deady Middle
Middle School · HOUSTON ISD
2500 BROADWAY ST, Houston, TX 77012
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
494
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
4.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,900 of 8,552
In Houston
#545 of 723
public schools
In district
#206 of 272
HOUSTON ISD
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About Deady Middle
Deady Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of HOUSTON ISD. Deady Middle serves approximately 494 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Deady Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,900 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Deady Middle show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 5.6
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
45% of students at Deady Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Deady Middle — Students at Deady Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
98%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.4/10.
How Deady Middle Compares
See how Deady Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
2500 BROADWAY ST, Houston, TX 77012
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Deady Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. DAVILA EL (rated 8.7/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY - CORAL CAMPUS (rated 8.0/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY (rated 7.9/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SANCHEZ EL Houston | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| EARLY COLLEGE T-STEM ACADEMY Houston | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| PSTEM ACADEMY Houston | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| EARLY COLLEGE STEM ACADEMY Houston | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| MILBY H S Houston | 0.5 mi | 5.0 |
| CRESPO EL Houston | 0.7 mi | 7.3 |
| DAVILA EL Houston | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| SOUTHMAYD EL Houston | 0.7 mi | 4.9 |
| YES PREP EAST END EL Houston | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| YES PREP - EAST END Houston | 0.9 mi | 6.3 |
| HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY INC ELITE COLLEGE PREP Houston | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| HARRIS J R EL Houston | 1.0 mi | 6.2 |
| HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY - CORAL CAMPUS Houston | 1.0 mi | 8.0 |
| PARK PLACE EL Houston | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| HOUSTON GATEWAY ACADEMY Houston | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| GOLFCREST EL Houston | 1.5 mi | 5.2 |
| CHAVEZ H S Houston | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
| CORNELIUS EL Houston | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| BRISCOE EL Houston | 2.1 mi | 6.5 |
| BELLFORT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Houston | 2.2 mi | 5.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77012 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$48,287
Median Home Value
$127,400
Median Rent
$944/mo
Population
16,780
College Educated
10.5%
Homeownership
41.5%
Avg Commute
30.5 min
Poverty Rate
22.9%
Median Age
35
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| FORT STOCKTON MIDDLE Fort Stockton, TX | 4.6 |
| GLENN C HARDIN INT Duncanville, TX | 4.6 |
| KIRKPATRICK MIDDLE Fort Worth, TX | 4.6 |
| SALVADOR SANCHEZ MIDDLE El Paso, TX | 4.6 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 98.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.1%
- Phone
- (713) 845-7411
Resources & Links
District
HOUSTON ISD- District Enrollment
- 184,109
- Schools in District
- 274
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,072
- District Rank
- #206 of 272
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