Summary:
Alief Middle is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 839 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Alief Independent School District. While the school has a diverse student population, its academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally below state and district averages, and it ranks in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools.
Alief Middle's academic challenges are evident across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranges from 32.34% to 43.73%, compared to the state average of 52.08% to 54.45%. In STAAR Mathematics, the proficiency rates at Alief Middle range from 5.45% to 34.15%, while the state average is 31.89% to 40.23%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Asian and Gifted and Talented students performing relatively well, but White, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students struggling. Additionally, Alief Middle has experienced a gradual increase in its dropout rate, from 0.1% in 2017-2018 to 1.5% in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average.
While Alief Middle's academic performance is concerning, the school's Gifted and Talented program appears to be a relative strength, with the school ranking in the top 25-50% of Texas middle schools for this student subgroup. Additionally, nearby schools within the Alief Independent School District, such as Killough Middle and Budewig Intermediate, tend to have higher STAAR proficiency rates and better statewide rankings, suggesting that Alief Middle may be underperforming compared to its local peers. With targeted interventions and support for underperforming student subgroups, as well as a focus on strengthening the overall academic program, Alief Middle may have opportunities for improvement.
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Detail:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.8
Number of students: 803
Racial breakdown:
Hispanic:
71.0%
Asian:
14.7%
African American:
11.5%
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White:
1.7%
American Indian:
1.0%
Two or more races:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88.4%
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