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#3779 of 8,552 schools in TX
Top 44% in state
Secondary Daep
Middle School · Houston ISD · Houston, TX
A Houston ISD middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1510 JENSEN DR, Houston, TX 77020
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 18% proficient (2022)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Secondary Daep score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 12% across the 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 11% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
Based on 8 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Secondary Daep 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 50Somewhat 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
$49,481
Median home value
$133,600
Median rent
$942/mo
College educated
13.2%
Homeownership
52%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at RuskEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 350 | Compare → |
| Fleming MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| Mcreynolds MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 345 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Houston ISD
- Schools in district
- 274
- Rank in district
- #89 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
Secondary Daep is listed in HOUSTON ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Secondary Daep
Secondary Daep is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of Houston ISD, serving approximately 59 students in grades 6th-8th with a 2.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,779 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Secondary Daep
What grades does Secondary Daep serve?
Secondary Daep serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Secondary Daep?
Secondary Daep has an enrollment of approximately 59 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Secondary Daep?
The student-teacher ratio at Secondary Daep is 2.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Secondary Daep rank in TX?
Secondary Daep ranks #3,779 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Secondary Daep's MySchoolScout rating?
Secondary Daep has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Secondary Daep?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Secondary Daep has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Secondary Daep a charter school?
No, Secondary Daep is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Secondary Daep a Title I school?
No, Secondary Daep is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Secondary Daep?
98.3% of students at Secondary Daep 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 59
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Harris County
- Phone
- (713) 556-4988
- Area population (ZIP 77020)
- 25,583
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 77020; 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, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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