Hartman Middle

Hartman Middle serves 766 students in grades 6-8 in Houston's Harris County, earning a strong 7.3 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 92nd percentile statewide at #705 out of 8,598 Texas schools. This regular public middle school maintains an impressive 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio with 75 full-time equivalent teachers, providing students with more individualized attention than many larger schools. The school operates in Houston's 77087 ZIP code, a diverse community of nearly 36,000 residents where the median household income is $50,918 and median home values average $127,200.

The neighborhood reflects a working-class character, with 11% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a poverty rate of 23.4%, indicating the school serves families across various economic backgrounds. Hartman Middle's high state ranking suggests the school is successfully supporting student achievement despite serving a community with economic challenges. The favorable student-teacher ratio creates opportunities for meaningful relationships between educators and students, which can be particularly valuable during the critical middle school years when students are developing academically and socially.

Located on Westover Street, Hartman Middle operates within Houston's large urban environment, giving students access to the educational and cultural resources of America's fourth-largest city.