Below Average
#6969 of 8,552 schools in TX
Shotwell Middle
Middle School · ALDINE ISD
6515 TRL VLY WAY, Houston, TX 77086
Enrollment
929
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
4.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
929
Student-Teacher
12.2:1
Score
4.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Texas schools
#6,969 of 8,552
In Houston
#557 of 723
public schools
In district
#44 of 77
ALDINE ISD
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About Shotwell Middle
Shotwell Middle is a public middle school in Houston, TX, part of ALDINE ISD. Shotwell Middle serves approximately 929 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Shotwell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #6,969 of 8,552 schools in TX.
Structured state assessment records for Shotwell Middle show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 4.5
- TX avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
41% of students at Shotwell 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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Shotwell Middle — Students at Shotwell Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores TX STAAR (2023-24)
Based on 30 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: 2.7/10.
How Shotwell Middle Compares
See how Shotwell 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
6515 TRL VLY WAY, Houston, TX 77086
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Shotwell Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. HARMONY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY-HOUSTON (rated 6.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KLEIN INT (rated 5.4/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Klein), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Houston, see our Houston schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CARMICHAEL EL Houston | 0.3 mi | 7.5 |
| KUJAWA EL Houston | 0.7 mi | 4.1 |
| KUJAWA EC/PK/K Houston | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY-HOUSTON Houston | 1.0 mi | 6.1 |
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF ENRICHMENT - HOUSTON Houston | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| IMPACT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Houston | 1.1 mi | 7.6 |
| THE GRACE ENGLAND EARLY CHILDHOOD/PRE-K CENTER Klein | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| HARMONY SCHOOL OF ADVANCEMENT-HOUSTON Houston | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| CARTER ACADEMY Houston | 1.2 mi | 4.9 |
| MCDOUGLE EL Klein | 1.2 mi | 5.9 |
| CONLEY EL Houston | 1.4 mi | 5.5 |
| EPPS ISLAND EL Klein | 1.3 mi | 6.9 |
| SAMMONS EL Houston | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| JOAN LINK EL Houston | 2.2 mi | 3.3 |
| TWO DIMENSIONS PREPARATORY ACADEMY Houston | 2.4 mi | 2.1 |
| KLEIN INT Klein | 2.4 mi | 5.4 |
| NITSCH EL Klein | 2.5 mi | 8.6 |
| EILAND EL Klein | 2.6 mi | 8.2 |
| KLENK EL Klein | 2.5 mi | 5.4 |
| DONNA LEWIS EL Houston | 2.6 mi | 8.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 77086 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$58,184
Median Home Value
$196,300
Median Rent
$1,199/mo
Population
28,623
College Educated
10.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Avg Commute
28.9 min
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Median Age
34.1
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| BRIDGE CITY MIDDLE Bridge City, TX | 4.5 |
| BROWNE MIDDLE Corpus Christi, TX | 4.5 |
| CARLOS TRUAN J H Edcouch, TX | 4.5 |
| CLEAR CREEK INT League City, TX | 4.5 |
| CUNNINGHAM MIDDLE AT SOUTH PARK Corpus Christi, TX | 4.5 |
| FONDREN MIDDLE Houston, TX | 4.5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Shotwell Middle
What grades does Shotwell Middle serve?
Shotwell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shotwell Middle?
Shotwell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 929 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shotwell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Shotwell Middle is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shotwell Middle rank in TX?
Shotwell Middle ranks #6,969 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Shotwell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Shotwell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Shotwell Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shotwell Middle has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Shotwell Middle a charter school?
No, Shotwell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shotwell Middle a Title I school?
No, Shotwell Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shotwell Middle?
91.1% of students at Shotwell 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
- 929
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Harris County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (281) 878-0960
Resources & Links
District
ALDINE ISD- District Enrollment
- 57,844
- Schools in District
- 80
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,268
- District Rank
- #44 of 77
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