Excellent
#229 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 3% in state
Edward Roberson Middle
Middle School · Spring ISD · Houston, TX
A Spring ISD middle school where students score 34 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12430 VETERANS MEMORIAL DR, Houston, TX 77014
- Math 63% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Edward Roberson Middle score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 75% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 74% (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
80.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edward Roberson 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$54,456
Median home value
$213,300
Median rent
$1,220/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
49.9%
Poverty rate
23.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77014; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stelle Claughton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Ignite Community School - FallbrookCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–10 | 0.9 mi | 285 | Compare → |
| Wunderlich IntEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,226 | Compare → |
| Springwoods Village MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 485 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Spring ISD
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #1 of 41
- District spending per student
- $12,710NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edward Roberson Middle is listed in SPRING ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edward Roberson Middle
Edward Roberson Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Spring ISD, serving approximately 816 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edward Roberson Middle
What grades does Edward Roberson Middle serve?
Edward Roberson Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Edward Roberson Middle?
Edward Roberson Middle has an enrollment of approximately 816 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Roberson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Roberson Middle is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edward Roberson Middle rank in TX?
Edward Roberson Middle ranks #229 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Edward Roberson Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Edward Roberson Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Edward Roberson Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edward Roberson Middle has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Edward Roberson Middle a charter school?
No, Edward Roberson Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edward Roberson Middle a Title I school?
No, Edward Roberson Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edward Roberson Middle?
80.4% of students at Edward Roberson 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
- 816
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 4.7%
- Phone
- (281) 891-7700
- Area population (ZIP 77014)
- 36,314
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 77014; 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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