Beta You're viewing our redesigned school page. Prefer the classic layout?

Queens Intermediate

Q: Is Queens Intermediate a good school?

Queens Intermediate ranks 1585 th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

1585^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,335 Texas Middle Schools

Better than 32% of Texas middle schools

Summary

Queens Intermediate in Pasadena, TX, serves 526 students in 7th and 8th grade within the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd), a high-poverty area where over 86% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school presents a fascinating "two-schools" story: while 7th-grade math proficiency is critically low at just 4.73%, its Algebra I program is world-class, with 82.35% of test-takers scoring proficient—far exceeding the district and state averages. This suggests a highly effective, targeted program for advanced math students, but a clear need to translate those strategies to the broader curriculum.

One of the most striking findings is the sharp contrast between 7th and 8th grade. While 7th grade is a struggle, 8th-grade math proficiency jumps to 49.41%, outperforming the district and state, and 8th-grade reading (38.8%) also improves. This "bounce-back" year may reflect stronger 8th-grade instruction or student growth over time. Additionally, the school excels with English Language Learners (ELL), ranking in the 62nd percentile for this subgroup—a notable strength given the high poverty rate. However, a major red flag is the dramatic decline in performance for White students, which dropped from the 96th percentile in 2022-2023 to the 2nd percentile in 2025-2026, warranting immediate investigation.

Compared to nearby schools like South Houston Intermediate and Southmore Intermediate, Queens shares the pattern of low 7th-grade math and high Algebra I scores, but its 8th-grade math is the highest among these peers. Interestingly, its primary feeder school, Nelda Sullivan Middle, shows strong 5th and 6th-grade reading and math scores, yet this advantage doesn't carry over to Queens, suggesting a "middle school slump." With per-student spending of $11,762—above most peers—the issue isn't a lack of resources, but how they are allocated. The school's consistently low dropout rate (0.3% vs. district's 1.3%) is a bright spot, indicating strong student retention despite academic challenges.

526

Students ?

13.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,365

Per pupil spending ?

86.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1452 Queens St
Pasadena, TX 77017-7701

(713) 740-0470

District: Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

Students who attend Queens Intermediate usually attend:

High:

Pasadena High School

Feeder schools for Queens Intermediate:

Elementary:	L F Smith Elementary
	Williams Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.7%

White:

2.5%

African American:

2.3%

See top rated Texas middle schools

Compare Queens Intermediate to nearby middle schools!

At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 34th percentile in 2016 → 32nd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Texas average (38% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Reading scores 14 pts below the Texas average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg43%

Texas avg47%

1,585^th of 2,335

Texas public middle schools ?

Bottom 32%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

See the entire ranking list of Texas Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 11Middle Schools in the Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

595^th of 951Pasadena Independent School District (Isd) among Texas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	34.4	1585 of 2335	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.9	1427 of 2344	39.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.6	1626 of 2372	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	29.3	1737 of 2330	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.8	1484 of 2254	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.9	1769 of 2252	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.1	1693 of 2193	22.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.7	1599 of 2080	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	29.0	1500 of 2027	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	39.7	1312 of 1987	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2015	39.7	1350 of 2043	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	48.2	1105 of 1987	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	49.1	1091 of 1973	44.7%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.4	1157 of 1951	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.1	1042 of 1895	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2010	61.6	682 of 1803	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2009	58.2	809 of 1763	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2008	51.0	970 of 1718	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2007	34.5	1281 of 1684	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	34.9	1156 of 1585	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	36.1	1156 of 1582	26.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	46.0	984 of 1573	37.4%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	36.2	829 of 1295	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	33.8	687 of 997	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	27.3	1017 of 1280	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	41.1	694 of 1273	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.9	1045 of 1213	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

At Risk

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2022	53.9	770 of 2182	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.7	1268 of 2118	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	37.0	1321 of 2058	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.1	1573 of 2008	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	51.9	528 of 1390	62.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	54.9	490 of 1428	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.4	898 of 1770	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.5	1106 of 1720	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	31.6	1210 of 1643	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	26.9	1335 of 1592	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.1	1005 of 1445	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.0	884 of 1376	35.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	41.2	1296 of 2240	42.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.0	1130 of 1825	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	34.1	1544 of 2242	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	25.5	1801 of 2241	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	35.2	1475 of 2221	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.5	1708 of 2151	20.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.4	1649 of 2047	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	25.8	1627 of 2008	19.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	40.9	1101 of 1497	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	45.9	830 of 1230	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.4	970 of 1481	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	61.6	637 of 1488	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.0	1089 of 1501	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	29.6	1203 of 1446	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.5	1099 of 1430	23.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	42.1	1211 of 2141	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.4	884 of 1731	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.6	1238 of 2119	41.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.8	1487 of 2116	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	40.8	1215 of 2077	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	30.8	1489 of 2043	27.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	33.7	1359 of 1935	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	33.4	1325 of 1895	30.1%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	45.6	1175 of 2253	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.8	834 of 1820	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	44.4	1161 of 2235	48.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.3	1466 of 2251	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	43.0	1236 of 2220	44.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	33.1	1547 of 2172	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.3	1419 of 2073	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	36.2	1389 of 2039	31.9%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	28.0	1745 of 2253	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	36.7	1164 of 1818	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.4	1520 of 2246	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.8	1593 of 2245	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.8	1512 of 2228	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	24.1	1728 of 2168	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.2	1622 of 2069	21.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	27.8	1582 of 2030	22.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	35.8	1264 of 1956	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	45.8	787 of 1568	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	35.3	1305 of 1891	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.1	1289 of 1815	29.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	34.4	1192 of 1757	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	35.7	1085 of 1712	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.3	819 of 1626	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.6	786 of 1597	50.8%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Texas percentile	Rating
2026	8.7	1690 of 1731	2.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2025	44.6	808 of 1439	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	90.0	67 of 1749	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	55.4	704 of 1723	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	13.1	1598 of 1700	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	14.3	1580 of 1673	5.6%	☆☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

At Risk (2022)65th percentile+31 vs school

English Language Learner (2026)62nd percentile+30 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)48th percentile+16 vs school

Hispanic (2026)43rd percentile+11 vs school

Female (2026)42nd percentile+10 vs school

African American (2026)36th percentile+4 vs school

Special Education (2026)35th percentile+3 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2026)26th percentile-6 vs school

Male (2026)23rd percentile-10 vs school

White (2026)2nd percentile-30 vs school

By subject vs Texas (2025-2026) ?

Algebra I82%+28 vs state

Reading42%-14 vs state

Mathematics33%-7 vs state

Social Studies23%-9 vs state

★

No ratings yet

Be the first to rate Queens Intermediate and help other families decide.

Rate Queens Intermediate

Have first-hand experience? A quick rating - and a sentence or two about what stands out (teachers, academics, safety, communication) - helps other families know what to expect.

Takes about a minute. We email you a link to verify your review - your address is never shown publicly.

Tap a star to rate

Reviews

No written reviews yet. If you know this school, be the first to share what stands out.

Schools Near Queens Intermediate

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				STAAR Spanish Reading (2026)	STAAR Spanish Mathematics (2026)	STAAR EOC Algebra I (2026)	STAAR EOC Biology (2026)	STAAR Reading (2026)				STAAR Mathematics (2026)				STAAR Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	STAAR Spanish Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Spanish Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR EOC Algebra I End of Course	STAAR EOC Biology End of Course	STAAR Reading 5th Grade	STAAR Reading 6th Grade	STAAR Reading 7th Grade	STAAR Reading 8th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 5th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 6th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 7th Grade	STAAR Mathematics 8th Grade	STAAR Social Studies 8th Grade	Total
Queens Intermediate	Public	7-8	1452 Queens St	Pasadena	77017	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0470	526	39	13.5	86.3%	13 (2.5%)	12 (2.3%)	498 (94.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	34.4	1585^th of 2335 public middle schools	32.1%		38.9	1427^th of 2344 public middle schools	39.1%	158			82.4				46.6	38.8			4.7	49.4	23.1	$11,365
Nelda Sullivan Middle	Public	5-6	1112 Queens Rd	Pasadena	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-5420	479	39	12.2	91.0%	14 (2.9%)	7 (1.5%)	458 (95.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	16.7	16.7			50.4	52.0			37.8	37.5				$12,150
Stevenson Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	9595 Winkler	Houston	77017	Harris County	Houston Independent School District (Isd)	No	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 943-5700	1,096	61	17.8	90.5%	10 (0.9%)	51 (4.7%)	983 (89.7%)	49 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	42.6	1297^th of 2335 public middle schools	44.5%		38.1	1451^st of 2344 public middle schools	38.1%	154			89.0	93.8		51.8	49.6	52.5		40.2	8.1	47.7	20.2	$9,514
South Houston Intermediate	Public	7-8	900 College Ave	South Houston	77587	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0490	509	48	10.6	91.4%	20 (3.9%)	49 (9.6%)	433 (85.1%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	33.8	1603^rd of 2335 public middle schools	31.3%		33.1	1619^th of 2344 public middle schools	30.9%	16			98.0				40.3	46.7			7.8	36.9	31.5	$12,920
KIPP Prime College Preparatory	Public, Charter	5-8	8805 Ferndale	Houston	77017	Harris County	KIPP Texas Public Schools	Yes	No	(n/a)	Yes	(832) 230-0578	453	22	20.6	93.4%	2 (0.4%)	91 (20.1%)	354 (78.1%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	44.8	1217^th of 2335 public middle schools	47.9%		51.7	1026^th of 2344 public middle schools	56.2%	191			54.6		47.5	39.3	55.1	62.1	24.2	20.5	43.9		22.7	$8,444
Bobby Shaw Middle	Public	5-6	1201 Houston Ave	Pasadena	77502	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-5268	655	48	13.6	93.4%	25 (3.8%)	25 (3.8%)	599 (91.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)								(n/a)	23.1	12.0			43.2	42.2			30.0	28.0				$11,462
De Zavala Middle	Public	5-6	101 E Jackson Ave	Pasadena	77506	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0544	457	44	10.3	94.1%	12 (2.6%)	6 (1.3%)	435 (95.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)								(n/a)					38.4	40.6			20.6	22.0				$13,769
Southmore Intermediate	Public	7-8	2000 Patricia Ln	Pasadena	77502	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0500	673	50	13.5	93.3%	22 (3.3%)	24 (3.6%)	623 (92.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	24.7	1906^th of 2335 public middle schools	18.4%		38.1	1456^th of 2344 public middle schools	37.9%	450			98.8				33.0	39.5			3.6	33.2	25.8	$10,771
Jackson Intermediate	Public	7-8	1020 E Thomas	Pasadena	77506	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0440	527	46	11.5	93.0%	11 (2.1%)	7 (1.3%)	507 (96.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29.3	1750^th of 2335 public middle schools	25.1%		34.9	1560^th of 2344 public middle schools	33.4%	190			91.7				35.5	42.5			2.8	50.0	21.0	$12,101
Rick Schneider Middle	Public	5-6	8420 Easthaven Blvd	Houston	77075	Harris County	Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	(n/a)	Yes	(713) 740-0920	500	47	10.6	92.8%	6 (1.2%)	50 (10.0%)	433 (86.6%)	4 (0.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)								(n/a)					34.3	41.5			27.4	23.9				$13,805

Frequently Asked Questions about Queens Intermediate

What district is Queens Intermediate in?

Pasadena Independent School District (Isd)

Is Queens Intermediate a good school?

Queens Intermediate ranks 1585^th of 2335 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Queens Intermediate?

Students at Queens Intermediate are 95% Hispanic, 2% White, 2% African American.

What high school do graduates of Queens Intermediate attend?

Students who attend Queens Intermediate usually go on to attend Pasadena High School

How many students attend Queens Intermediate?

In the 2024-25 school year, 526 students attended Queens Intermediate.

Rate Queens Intermediate!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

TXTexas Middle School Rankings

TXTexas District Rankings

Schools in Pasadena, TX

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Queens Intermediate!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Texas Education Agency.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.