Summary
Mead Middle in Houston, TX, is a public school in the Aldine Independent School District (Isd) serving 910 students in grades 6-8, with over 87% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. While the school has historically ranked in the bottom 20% of Texas middle schools, it shows a promising upward trend, moving from the 8th percentile to the 20th percentile over the last four years—a stronger improvement than nearby Hambrick Middle, which has seen its rank decline. One standout feature is Mead's exceptional performance in Algebra I, where 95.83% of students scored proficient or above in 2025-2026, far exceeding the state average of 54.03% and outperforming even high-performing schools like KIPP 3d Academy (31.78%).
Mead also boasts a lower dropout rate of 0.9%, compared to the district average of 2.7% and rates at nearby schools like Henry Middle (3.2%). Its student-teacher ratio of 12.7:1 is more favorable than many peers, including Stovall Middle (14.5) and Idea Hardy College Preparatory (18.1), which may contribute to its improving outcomes. However, the school shows a "barbell" pattern in math: while advanced students thrive in Algebra I, general math proficiency remains low, with only 20.23% of 7th graders proficient. Additionally, reading scores dip in 8th grade (34.93% proficient), contrasting with Stovall Middle, where 8th graders outperform 6th graders.
Social studies is a universal weak point across the area, with Mead's 8th-grade proficiency at just 9.22%, similar to Aldine Middle (8.51%) and Henry Middle (9.09%). Performance across student subgroups is inconsistent, with African American students jumping from the 1st to the 45th percentile in ranking, while Special Education students dropped from the 43rd to the 15th percentile. Overall, Mead is a school on the rise, with targeted strengths in advanced math and student retention, but it still faces challenges in core subjects and equitable support for all learners.
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