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#4986 of 8,552 schools in TX
Killough Middle
Middle School · Alief ISD · Houston, TX
An Alief ISD middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
7600 SYNOTT RD, Houston, TX 77083
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 40% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Killough Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
88.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Killough 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 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 43Some Transit
- 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
$65,349
Median home value
$223,100
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77083; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Van Houston AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| O'donnell MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,221 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alief ISD
- Schools in district
- 47
- Rank in district
- #12 of 42
- District spending per student
- $13,388NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Killough Middle is listed in ALIEF ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Killough Middle
Killough Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Alief ISD, serving approximately 769 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #4,986 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Killough Middle
What grades does Killough Middle serve?
Killough Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Killough Middle?
Killough Middle has an enrollment of approximately 769 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Killough Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Killough Middle is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Killough Middle rank in TX?
Killough Middle ranks #4,986 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Killough Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Killough Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Killough Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Killough Middle has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Killough Middle a charter school?
No, Killough Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Killough Middle a Title I school?
No, Killough Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Killough Middle?
88.2% of students at Killough 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 769
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.4%
- Phone
- (281) 983-8444
- Area population (ZIP 77083)
- 74,843
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
Official sources & links
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 77083; 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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