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#5381 of 8,552 schools in TX
Earnesteen Milstead Middle
Middle School · Pasadena ISD · Houston, TX
A Pasadena ISD middle school serving grades 5th – 6th.
338 GILPIN ST, Houston, TX 77034
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Earnesteen Milstead Middle score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Earnesteen Milstead 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$59,516
Median home value
$178,100
Median rent
$1,178/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
50.1%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Rick Schneider MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–6 | 1.8 mi | 517 | Compare → |
| Morris MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 5–6 | 1.9 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 124 | 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.
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.
Pasadena ISD
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #36 of 66
- District spending per student
- $13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Earnesteen Milstead Middle is listed in PASADENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Earnesteen Milstead Middle
Earnesteen Milstead Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 642 students in grades 5th-6th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #5,381 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Earnesteen Milstead Middle
What grades does Earnesteen Milstead Middle serve?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Earnesteen Milstead Middle is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Earnesteen Milstead Middle rank in TX?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle ranks #5,381 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Earnesteen Milstead Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Earnesteen Milstead Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Earnesteen Milstead Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Earnesteen Milstead Middle a charter school?
No, Earnesteen Milstead Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Earnesteen Milstead Middle a Title I school?
No, Earnesteen Milstead Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Earnesteen Milstead Middle?
85.8% of students at Earnesteen Milstead 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 642
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 57
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.7%
- Phone
- (713) 740-5238
- Area population (ZIP 77034)
- 37,185
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 77034; 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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