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#5121 of 8,552 schools in TX
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle
Middle School · International Leadership of Texas (iltexas) · Houston, TX
An International Leadership of Texas (iltexas) charter middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5445 E OREM DR, Houston, TX 77048
- Math 23% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Iltexas Houston Orem Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 21% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Iltexas Houston Orem 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat 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
$54,625
Median home value
$190,900
Median rent
$1,317/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77048; 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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Kipp Spirit College PrepCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 2.2 mi | 491 | Compare → |
| Pro-vision MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Genesis Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 201 | 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.
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.
International Leadership of Texas (iltexas)
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #19 of 35
- District spending per student
- $9,669NCES 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.
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is listed in INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF TEXAS (ILTEXAS); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Iltexas Houston Orem Middle
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of International Leadership of Texas (iltexas), serving approximately 410 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,121 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Iltexas Houston Orem Middle
What grades does Iltexas Houston Orem Middle serve?
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Iltexas Houston Orem Middle rank in TX?
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle ranks #5,121 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Iltexas Houston Orem Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Iltexas Houston Orem Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Iltexas Houston Orem Middle has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Iltexas Houston Orem Middle a charter school?
Yes, Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Iltexas Houston Orem Middle a Title I school?
No, Iltexas Houston Orem Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iltexas Houston Orem Middle?
88.0% of students at Iltexas Houston Orem 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.1%
- Phone
- (713) 987-9435
- Area population (ZIP 77048)
- 20,430
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 77048; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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