Summary:
In zip code 77587, there is one middle school, South Houston Intermediate, serving grades 7 and 8 with 509 students in the Pasadena Independent School District (ISD), an area where over 91% of students are economically disadvantaged.
South Houston Intermediate presents a fascinating "two schools" dynamic. On one hand, it achieves exceptional results in advanced coursework: 98% of students taking the Algebra I End-of-Course exam are proficient, dramatically outperforming the district (61.77%) and state (54.03%). The school also slightly exceeds state averages in 8th-grade Social Studies (31.52% vs. 31.69% statewide). On the other hand, the school struggles significantly with foundational math, as only 7.81% of 7th graders are proficient in mathematics—far below the state average of 29.41%. Reading scores also lag behind state averages in both 7th grade (40.32% vs. 54.04%) and 8th grade (46.69% vs. 58.69%).
Despite high poverty levels, the school maintains a lower dropout rate (0.8%) than the district (1.3%) and has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 10.6, suggesting smaller class sizes. The school has held a consistent 2-star state ranking (30th-31st percentile) for three consecutive years, indicating stable overall performance. The standout Algebra I results suggest a highly effective advanced math track, but the low 7th-grade math proficiency points to a critical need for intervention in general math instruction. Parents should note this stark contrast when evaluating the school's strengths and areas for growth.
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