Key Middle

Key Middle School serves 554 students in grades 6-8 in Houston, providing a focused educational environment with a student-teacher ratio of 10.9:1 and 51 full-time equivalent teachers. This regular public school has earned recognition for its academic performance, ranking #713 out of 8,598 schools statewide, placing it in the 92nd percentile among Texas schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. The school's strong performance is particularly notable given its community context.

Key Middle School serves a diverse student population in an area where families face economic challenges, with a median household income of $33,452 and a poverty rate of 32.2%. Despite these circumstances, the school has demonstrated its commitment to educational excellence, achieving results that outperform the vast majority of schools across Texas. The school's smaller class sizes, reflected in its favorable student-teacher ratio, likely contribute to its ability to provide individualized attention to students during these crucial middle school years.

Key Middle School is situated in Houston's 77026 ZIP code area, a community of over 20,000 residents where median home values average $91,200, providing an urban educational setting within one of Texas's largest metropolitan areas.

While current test scores at Key Middle are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.