Below Average
#6719 of 8,552 schools in TX
Discovery Middle
Middle School · Southwest Public Schools · Houston, TX
A Southwest Public Schools charter middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6400 WESTPARK DR STE 200, Houston, TX 77057
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Middle score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery 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 74Very Walkable
- Transit 49Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$66,200
Median home value
$318,700
Median rent
$1,354/mo
College educated
52.9%
Homeownership
31.1%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77057; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp Sharpstown College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | 6–10 | 0.8 mi | 650 | Compare → |
| The Saint Constantine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.8 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Al-hadi School of Accelerative LearningPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| Friends for Life MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 210 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southwest Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,416NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Discovery Middle is listed in SOUTHWEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Middle
Discovery Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Southwest Public Schools, serving approximately 249 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,719 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Middle
What grades does Discovery Middle serve?
Discovery Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Middle?
Discovery Middle has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Middle rank in TX?
Discovery Middle ranks #6,719 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Discovery Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Discovery Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Discovery Middle a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Middle a Title I school?
No, Discovery Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Middle?
91.2% of students at Discovery 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (713) 954-9528
- Area population (ZIP 77057)
- 45,394
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 77057; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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