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#4172 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 49% in state
Mead Middle
Middle School · ALDINE ISD
3500 LAUDER RD, Houston, TX 77039
Enrollment
960
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
960
Student-Teacher
13.2:1
Score
6.4
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#4,172 of 8,552
In Houston
#265 of 723
public schools
In district
#18 of 77
ALDINE ISD
Academic growth
9.3 / 10
Excellent
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About Mead Middle
Mead Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of ALDINE ISD. Mead Middle serves approximately 960 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Mead Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,172 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Mead Middle show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 4.5
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Mead Middle sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
39% of students at Mead Middle were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Mead Middle — Students at Mead Middle score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
92.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 12 test records from TX state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.3/10.
How Mead Middle Compares
See how Mead Middle performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3500 LAUDER RD, Houston, TX 77039
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mead Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. HAMBRICK MIDDLE (rated 4.0/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. Another option is ALDINE MIDDLE (rated 3.2/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, GRANTHAM ACADEMY (rated 3.1/10, 1.4 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VARDEMAN EC/PK/K Houston | 0.3 mi | 4.8 |
| AVALOS P-TECH SCHOOL Houston | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| STEPHENS EL Houston | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| MACARTHUR H S Houston | 1.0 mi | 2.9 |
| YES PREP - NORTH CENTRAL Houston | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| OLESON EL Houston | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| HAMBRICK MIDDLE Houston | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| NORTH CENTRAL EL Houston | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| TWO DIMENSIONS/VICKERY Houston | 1.2 mi | 2.7 |
| HINOJOSA EC/PK/K Houston | 1.2 mi | 5.2 |
| REED ACADEMY Houston | 1.3 mi | 7.6 |
| RAYMOND EL Houston | 1.3 mi | 2.6 |
| GRANTHAM ACADEMY Houston | 1.4 mi | 3.1 |
| LANE SCHOOL Houston | 1.6 mi | 2.6 |
| ORANGE GROVE EL Houston | 1.7 mi | 3.3 |
| ALDINE MIDDLE Houston | 1.7 mi | 3.2 |
| WORSHAM EL Houston | 1.8 mi | 5.7 |
| HALL SUCCESS ACADEMY Houston | 1.9 mi | 4.0 |
| ECKERT EL Houston | 2.1 mi | 6.0 |
| DE SANTIAGO EC/PK/K Houston | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77039 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$44,567
Median Home Value
$148,600
Median Rent
$1,169/mo
Population
28,335
College Educated
5.3%
Homeownership
59.9%
Avg Commute
29.1 min
Poverty Rate
25%
Median Age
32.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mead Middle
What grades does Mead Middle serve?
Mead Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mead Middle?
Mead Middle has an enrollment of approximately 960 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mead Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Mead Middle is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mead Middle rank in TX?
Mead Middle ranks #4,172 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Mead Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Mead Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Mead Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mead Middle has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Mead Middle a charter school?
No, Mead Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mead Middle a Title I school?
No, Mead Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mead Middle?
92.2% of students at Mead 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 960
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 73
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 92.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.9%
- Phone
- (281) 985-3700
Resources & Links
District
ALDINE ISD- District Enrollment
- 57,844
- Schools in District
- 80
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,268
- District Rank
- #18 of 77
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