Summary:
In zip code 75038, there is one middle school, Houston Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in Irving, Texas, as part of the Irving Independent School District (Isd).
Houston Middle presents a unique profile of extremes. On one hand, the school achieves exceptional results in advanced high school-level courses, with a 100% proficiency rate in Biology and English I Reading, and 96.72% in Algebra I on End of Course exams. On the other hand, the school significantly underperforms in standard grade-level subjects, with only about 27.5% of students proficient in Reading and 15.7% in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 55.4% and 38.4%, respectively. The school serves a high-needs population, with 81.4% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, and has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.9. However, its overall state ranking has declined from the 20th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 9th percentile in 2025-2026, placing it in the bottom 10-20% of Texas middle schools.
The most striking finding is the massive gap between performance in standard grade-level tests and advanced courses, suggesting the school effectively prepares a select group for advanced work while the majority struggles with the core curriculum. Despite a low dropout rate of 0.2% and per-student spending of $10,354, the declining trajectory and low proficiency in core subjects indicate deeper instructional or socio-economic challenges. For parents, this means the school offers strong opportunities for students who qualify for advanced programs, but the general student body may need additional support to meet basic academic standards.
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