Summary
Hartman Middle in Houston, TX, is a public school serving 645 students in grades 6-8 within the Houston Independent School District (Isd), located in a high-poverty community where over 94% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has undergone a remarkable turnaround, climbing from the 10th percentile statewide in 2022-2023 to the 45th percentile in 2025-2026, a 35-point jump that signals effective changes are taking hold.
Hartman stands out for its exceptional support of English Language Learners (ELL), ranking in the 88th percentile statewide for this group in 2025-2026—far outperforming nearby schools like Attucks Middle and Deady Middle. The school also achieves perfect 100% proficiency rates on Algebra I and Biology End-of-Course exams, a consistent trend that outpaces even its closest rival, Ortiz Middle, which is just 1.14 miles away. For economically disadvantaged students, Hartman has improved from the 14th percentile to the 67th percentile in three years, showing stronger growth than many HISD peers. Despite a higher student-teacher ratio of 14.8 and lower per-student spending ($9,581) compared to schools like Attucks ($12,460), Hartman achieves better outcomes, suggesting efficient use of resources.
However, the school has clear areas for growth. Social Studies is a persistent weakness, with only 14.85% of 8th graders proficient in 2025-2026, well below the district average of 28.98%. Additionally, Hartman’s Gifted and Talented program ranks in just the 26th percentile, a decline from previous years, contrasting with its success in other subgroups. On a positive note, the school maintains a low dropout rate of 2.1%, significantly better than the HISD average of 3.8% and far below Attucks’ 8.6%, indicating strong student engagement. Overall, Hartman is a rising school that excels in math and advanced coursework while needing to address social studies instruction and gifted programming.
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