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#7125 of 8,552 schools in TX

Huffman Middle

Middle School · Huffman ISD · Huffman, TX

A Huffman ISD middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

P O BOX 2390, Huffman, TX 77336

  • Math 39% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 39% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-4.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.3 pts
Overall Proficiency39% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-13.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.6:1
District spending per student$12,303
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Huffman Middle score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency39%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 39% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
86%
ELA
89%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
78%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
69%
ELA
79%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
36%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2024
Math
39%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

50.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Huffman 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated856/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$83,267

Median home value

$265,800

Median rent

$1,508/mo

College educated

27.2%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77336; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Huffman ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$12,303NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Huffman Middle is listed in HUFFMAN ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Huffman Middle

Huffman Middle is a public middle school in Huffman, TX, part of Huffman ISD, serving approximately 895 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,125 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Huffman Middle

What grades does Huffman Middle serve?

Huffman Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Huffman Middle?

Huffman Middle has an enrollment of approximately 895 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Huffman Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Huffman 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 Huffman Middle rank in TX?

Huffman Middle ranks #7,125 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Huffman Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Huffman Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Huffman Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Huffman Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Huffman Middle a charter school?

No, Huffman Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Huffman Middle a Title I school?

No, Huffman Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Huffman Middle?

50.5% of students at Huffman 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
895
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 77336)
12,510
Area average commute
38.7 min
Area median age
38.8
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 77336; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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