Summary
Hodges Bend Middle in Houston, TX, serves 765 students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Fort Bend Independent School District (Isd), a district ranked in the top 31% of Texas.
Hodges Bend Middle presents a mixed picture for parents. On one hand, the school has a remarkable strength in its Algebra I program, where proficiency rates have consistently outperformed both the district and state averages—for example, 62.86% of students were proficient in 2026, compared to 54.03% statewide. This suggests a highly effective advanced math track. On the other hand, the school struggles significantly in core subjects like Reading and Mathematics, with proficiency rates dramatically lower than nearby high-performing schools. For instance, in 8th-grade Reading, Hodges Bend scored 44.65%, while Macario Garcia Middle and James Bowie Middle scored 81.43% and 78.14%, respectively. The school’s overall performance has been in a decade-long decline, dropping from the 56th percentile in 2016 to the 19th percentile in 2026. However, a bright spot is its consistently low dropout rate of 0.5%, well below the district average of 1.1% and much lower than nearby O'Donnell Middle (3.1%).
For parents, the key takeaway is that Hodges Bend Middle has a strong sense of community and a standout Algebra I program, but faces systemic academic challenges, especially for its large population of economically disadvantaged students (nearly 79% qualify for free or reduced lunch). The school’s performance for its highest-achieving students, including Gifted and Talented students, has also declined sharply. Nearby charter schools like KIPP Academy West (84th percentile) achieve much better results with a lower rate of economic disadvantage, suggesting that school-specific strategies, not just demographics, play a critical role. The challenge for Hodges Bend is to replicate the success of its Algebra I program across all subjects to improve outcomes for every student.
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