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#5858 of 8,552 schools in TX
Rick Schneider Middle
Middle School · Pasadena ISD · Houston, TX
A Pasadena ISD middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8420 EASTHAVEN BLVD, Houston, TX 77075
- Math 34% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rick Schneider Middle score 41% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 26 points since 2020, reaching 41% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (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
92.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rick Schneider 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat 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
$71,509
Median home value
$219,900
Median rent
$1,225/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
61.4%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77075; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yes Prep - HobbyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.8 | 6–10 | 0.9 mi | 576 | Compare → |
| Kipp Prime College PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | 5–8 | 1.5 mi | 452 | Compare → |
| Iltexas Houston Windmill Lakes MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Stevenson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 1,117 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Pasadena ISD
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #44 of 66
- District spending per student
- $13,787NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rick Schneider Middle is listed in PASADENA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rick Schneider Middle
Rick Schneider Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Pasadena ISD, serving approximately 517 students in grades 5th-6th with a 9.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #5,858 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rick Schneider Middle
What grades does Rick Schneider Middle serve?
Rick Schneider Middle serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Rick Schneider Middle?
Rick Schneider Middle has an enrollment of approximately 517 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rick Schneider Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rick Schneider Middle is 9.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rick Schneider Middle rank in TX?
Rick Schneider Middle ranks #5,858 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Rick Schneider Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rick Schneider Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Rick Schneider Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rick Schneider Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rick Schneider Middle a charter school?
No, Rick Schneider Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rick Schneider Middle a Title I school?
No, Rick Schneider Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rick Schneider Middle?
92.5% of students at Rick Schneider 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 517
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.7%
- Phone
- (713) 740-0920
- Area population (ZIP 77075)
- 41,012
- Area average commute
- 27.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 77075; 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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