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#7124 of 8,552 schools in TX

Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton

High School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX

A Houston ISD high school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5407 GULFTON ST 219, Houston, TX 77081

  • Math 10% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 20% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 52.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics1.9Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-33.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-34.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-18.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile4th
College Readiness4.4Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate52%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$13,072
Chronic Absenteeism83%

Students at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency10%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency20%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 11-year record (2014–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 15% in 2024.

Show all 9 years
2014
Math
35%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
45%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
35%
2024
Math
10%
ELA
20%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2014-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

98.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton 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 71Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • 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

$42,228

Median home value

$245,200

Median rent

$990/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

6.5%

Poverty rate

33.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty H SEnrollment path unverified3.69–120.0 mi373Compare →
Ser-ninos Charter HighCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated9–100.3 mi102Compare →
Excel Academy Education Transition CenterCharter · enrollment unverified5.69–110.5 mi49Compare →
Episcopal High SchoolPrivate · tuition6.2private9–121.0 mi797Compare →

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.

Houston ISD

Schools in district
274
Rank in district
#220 of 272
District spending per student
$13,072NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton

Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is a public high school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 112 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #7,124 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton

What grades does Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton serve?

Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?

Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton has an enrollment of approximately 112 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?

The student-teacher ratio at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton rank in TX?

Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton ranks #7,124 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton's MySchoolScout rating?

Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton 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 Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).

Is Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton a charter school?

No, Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton a Title I school?

No, Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton?

98.2% of students at Middle College H S at Hcc Gulfton 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
112
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
alternative
Setting
Large City
County
Harris County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
83.0%
4-Year Graduation
52.0%
Area population (ZIP 77081)
51,366
Area average commute
29.3 min
Area median age
28.4
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 77081; 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, 2014-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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