Bleyl Middle

Summary:

Bleyl Middle is a public middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 1,451 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD), which is ranked 363 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bleyl Middle has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (33.43%) and Hispanic (43.49%) students compared to the district and state averages. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by STAAR test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Bleyl Middle was 45.14%, 41.28%, and 51.06%, respectively, compared to the district's 60.49%, 57.36%, and 60.34%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Gifted and Talented students performing relatively well, but English Language Learners and Special Education students performing below the state average.

When compared to other middle schools in the same district, such as Campbell Middle, Bleyl Middle generally performs worse academically, with lower STAAR test scores and lower rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (71.95% in 2022-2023) and the school's higher dropout rate, which has increased from 0.2% in 2018-2019 to 0.6% in 2021-2022, may be contributing factors to the school's challenges. However, the school's diverse student population and the strong performance of its Gifted and Talented students suggest opportunities for improvement with the right targeted interventions and support.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 10800 Mills Rd
       Houston, TX  77070-4612


(281) 897-4340

District: Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1311th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,176 Help


Students who attend Bleyl Middle usually attend:

High:    Cypress Creek High School

Feeder schools for Bleyl Middle:

Elementary:    Hancock Elementary
    Matzke Elementary
    Yeager Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  1,365

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
43.2%
African American:
33.4%
White:
12.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.1% Help


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Compare Details Bleyl Middle ranks worse than 55.5% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 12th among 19 ranked middle schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.77. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Bleyl Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (43.2%), African American (33.4%), White (12%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bleyl Middle is 15.2. 9 middle schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bleyl Middle is $9,176. 10 middle schools in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bleyl Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bleyl Middle 1311th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Bleyl Middle in the ranking list.)

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Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd) 363rd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bleyl Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.20 464th 1573 70.5%
2005 71.56 368th 1582 76.7%
2006 69.05 423rd 1585 73.3%
2007 62.27 631st 1684 62.5%
2008 68.41 455th 1718 73.5%
2009 65.87 550th 1763 68.8%
2010 62.40 657th 1803 63.6%
2011 54.67 989th 1895 47.8%
2012 63.30 670th 1951 65.7%
2013 64.57 641st 1973 67.5%
2014 63.80 684th 1987 65.6%
2015 63.58 717th 2043 64.9%
2016 66.24 654th 1987 67.1%
2017 63.12 593rd 2027 70.7%
2018 62.50 604th 2080 71.0%
2019 59.84 720th 2193 67.2%
2021 54.86 883rd 2252 60.8%
2022 54.61 894th 2254 60.3%
2023 45.41 1206th 2330 48.2%
2024 42.77 1311th 2361 44.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.06 263rd 720 63.5%
2019 36.95 491st 753 34.8%
2021 59.81 236th 743 68.2%
2022 47.80 413th 813 49.2%
2023 33.93 575th 817 29.6%
2024 39.20 500th 812 38.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.46 1145th 1376 16.8%
2019 34.39 993rd 1445 31.3%
2021 41.33 875th 1592 45.0%
2022 43.90 827th 1643 49.7%
2023 43.23 907th 1720 47.3%
2024 52.82 681st 1760 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.26 683rd 1597 57.2%
2019 34.78 1085th 1626 33.3%
2021 45.47 736th 1712 57.0%
2022 53.82 554th 1757 68.5%
2023 42.20 928th 1815 48.9%
2024 58.52 573rd 1881 69.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.46 593rd 2039 70.9%
2019 60.01 631st 2073 69.6%
2021 58.66 694th 2172 68.0%
2022 58.00 712th 2220 67.9%
2023 46.39 1157th 2251 48.6%
2024 44.33 1162nd 2224 47.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.35 564th 2008 71.9%
2019 62.37 630th 2047 69.2%
2021 52.64 911th 2151 57.6%
2022 53.71 905th 2221 59.3%
2023 46.46 1149th 2241 48.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.58 163rd 1430 88.6%
2019 59.83 685th 1446 52.6%
2021 67.59 528th 1501 64.8%
2022 66.55 503rd 1488 66.2%
2023 71.00 387th 1481 73.9%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.72 810th 2008 59.7%
2019 53.36 739th 2058 64.1%
2021 55.00 713th 2118 66.3%
2022 64.31 479th 2182 78.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.48 657th 2030 67.6%
2019 55.40 777th 2069 62.4%
2021 56.27 808th 2168 62.7%
2022 53.61 892nd 2228 60.0%
2023 43.46 1228th 2245 45.3%
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Rank History for Asian students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.32 223rd 587 62.0%
2019 60.76 238th 594 59.9%
2021 53.95 290th 589 50.8%
2022 69.16 170th 606 71.9%
2023 44.53 400th 616 35.1%
2024 44.88 399th 612 34.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.36 336th 1167 71.2%
2019 49.34 517th 1193 56.7%
2021 47.54 532nd 1213 56.1%
2022 49.89 514th 1251 58.9%
2023 40.59 705th 1273 44.6%
2024 37.35 794th 1271 37.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.22 694th 1895 63.4%
2019 59.28 617th 1935 68.1%
2021 59.07 648th 2043 68.3%
2022 56.65 732nd 2077 64.8%
2023 53.86 840th 2116 60.3%
2024 52.79 852nd 2108 59.6%
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Rank History for White students at Bleyl Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.23 337th 1673 79.9%
2019 76.64 300th 1684 82.2%
2021 67.22 430th 1700 74.7%
2022 62.72 538th 1723 68.8%
2023 56.97 698th 1749 60.1%
2024 58.83 625th 1724 63.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Open Quote My children DID have some bright spots there (especially an outstanding band director who is an amazing Christian leader for those kiddos), but the shadows of incompetence and self-promotion in that school block out the light. I'm just so sick of teachers who refuse to educate with compassion. High expectations are empty claims if not conducted with humanity and hope. This school is too concerned with outward appearances and C.Y.A. technology fronts. I guess real teaching, with heart and flexibility, is too much work when you're just worried about making your school look good to central office in hopes of a promotion. Just one more day of this craptastic middle school...please, God, just get us to high school and a fresh start. Close Quote


by a student
Monday, May 25, 2009

Open Quote Bleyl is an awesome school! Kids are always hugging and high-fiving in the halls. There are lots of clubs and stuff going on after school, even a fashion club. We love our principal, assisant principals, and counselors, and teachers are the best! We all know how important our grades are and the TAKS test! There are lots of pep talks and incentives for us to work hard. I work in the office and it's amazing that the principal knows so many kids by name. If there are some that don't like it, then they won't like anything. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bleyl Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1156 38 26 49 5 n/a n/a 0 1274
1989 1120 41 21 50 5 n/a n/a 0 1237
1990 1112 30 25 59 11 n/a n/a 0 1237
1991 1141 33 26 53 7 n/a n/a 0 1260
1992 1222 47 31 63 5 n/a n/a 0 1368
1993 1016 35 35 52 2 n/a n/a 0 1140
1994 1016 47 32 59 2 n/a n/a 0 1156
1995 1100 65 65 143 3 n/a n/a 0 1376
1996 1100 65 65 143 3 n/a n/a 0 1376
1997 851 87 55 158 2 n/a n/a 0 1153
1998 881 82 52 189 2 n/a n/a 0 1206
1999 839 88 58 219 1 n/a n/a 0 1205
2000 916 78 58 228 1 n/a n/a 0 1281
2001 944 125 65 242 2 n/a n/a 0 1378
2002 875 131 75 295 4 n/a n/a 0 1380
2003 875 131 75 295 4 n/a n/a 0 1380
2004 814 141 93 299 4 n/a n/a 0 1351
2005 767 165 115 309 5 n/a n/a 0 1361
2006 764 229 122 322 4 n/a n/a 0 1441
2007 708 242 126 389 5 n/a n/a 0 1470
2008 674 258 127 449 4 n/a n/a 0 1512
2009 632 272 125 479 5 n/a n/a 0 1513
2010 602 326 132 486 5 n/a n/a 0 1551
2011 549 300 110 567 4 0 45 0 1575
2012 503 297 123 597 5 0 38 0 1563
2013 471 327 141 627 6 0 34 0 1606
2014 416 349 140 618 18 0 31 0 1572
2015 337 343 160 607 15 1 40 0 1503
2016 330 371 154 606 12 0 42 0 1515
2017 310 373 135 620 15 1 51 0 1505
2018 284 404 134 645 12 1 55 0 1535
2019 255 418 130 672 17 1 53 0 1546
2020 258 475 134 688 17 0 51 0 1623
2021 238 498 102 640 15 1 48 0 1542
2022 222 512 107 647 10 4 41 0 1543
2023 179 485 97 631 9 3 47 0 1451
2024 164 456 100 589 5 2 49 0 1365

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bleyl Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1274 81.0 15.7 n/a
1989 1237 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1237 80.0 15.4 n/a
1991 1260 80.3 15.6 n/a
1992 1368 84.2 16.2 1.6
1993 1140 72.0 15.8 2.9
1994 1156 74.1 15.6 2.5
1995 1376 81.9 16.8 8.7
1996 1376 81.9 16.8 8.7
1997 1153 74.7 15.4 11.5
1998 1206 79.7 15.1 10.9
1999 1205 77.5 15.5 14.5
2000 1281 81.9 15.6 15.9
2001 1378 87.5 15.7 17.8
2002 1380 91.1 15.1 21
2003 1380 91.1 15.1 21
2004 1351 88.4 15.3 22.1
2005 1361 88.3 15.4 24.8
2006 1441 89.8 16.0 30.7
2007 1470 95.5 15.4 29.7
2008 1512 93.0 16.3 31.7
2009 1513 97.5 15.5 39.2
2010 1551 92.7 16.7 41.9
2011 1575 85.8 18.3 45
2012 1563 90.0 17.3 50.1
2013 1606 91.5 17.5 52.1
2014 1572 96.3 16.3 54.3
2015 1503 91.0 16.5 55.9
2016 1515 92.0 16.4 57.8
2017 1505 90.1 16.6 61.1
2018 1535 92.6 16.5 60.5
2019 1546 96.6 15.9 66.6
2020 1623 100.9 16.0 66.1
2021 1542 99.7 15.4 67.2
2022 1543 96.3 16.0 70.5
2023 1451 96.8 14.9 72
2024 1365 89.5 15.2 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bleyl Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1274 81.0 15.7 n/a
1989 1237 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1237 80.0 15.4 n/a
1991 1260 80.3 15.6 n/a
1992 1368 84.2 16.2 1.6
1993 1140 72.0 15.8 2.9
1994 1156 74.1 15.6 2.5
1995 1376 81.9 16.8 8.7
1996 1376 81.9 16.8 8.7
1997 1153 74.7 15.4 11.5
1998 1206 79.7 15.1 10.9
1999 1205 77.5 15.5 14.5
2000 1281 81.9 15.6 15.9
2001 1378 87.5 15.7 17.8
2002 1380 91.1 15.1 21
2003 1380 91.1 15.1 21
2004 1351 88.4 15.3 22.1
2005 1361 88.3 15.4 24.8
2006 1441 89.8 16.0 30.7
2007 1470 95.5 15.4 29.7
2008 1512 93.0 16.3 31.7
2009 1513 97.5 15.5 39.2
2010 1551 92.7 16.7 41.9
2011 1575 85.8 18.3 45
2012 1563 90.0 17.3 50.1
2013 1606 91.5 17.5 52.1
2014 1572 96.3 16.3 54.3
2015 1503 91.0 16.5 55.9
2016 1515 92.0 16.4 57.8
2017 1505 90.1 16.6 61.1
2018 1535 92.6 16.5 60.5
2019 1546 96.6 15.9 66.6
2020 1623 100.9 16.0 66.1
2021 1542 99.7 15.4 67.2
2022 1543 96.3 16.0 70.5
2023 1451 96.8 14.9 72
2024 1365 89.5 15.2 75.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bleyl Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,052 (12.3%) $7,508 (87.7%) $8,560
2020 $980 (11.9%) $7,239 (88.1%) $8,218
2021 $1,390 (15.1%) $7,787 (84.9%) $9,176

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bleyl Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 720th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1206th of 2330 Middle schools
 18.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Bleyl Middle)3540
 5%
   6th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4359
 16%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bleyl Middle)3925
 14%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))5347
 6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Bleyl Middle)5051
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))5759
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bleyl Middle)5137
 14%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))5446
 8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Bleyl Middle)5753
 4%
   8th Grade Reading (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6264
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bleyl Middle)6233
 29%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))5536
 19%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Bleyl Middle)5048
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))6258
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bleyl Middle)4231
 11%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))4843
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Bleyl Middle)10098
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (Isd))7663
 13%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students15461451
 6.1%
African American418485
 16%
American Indian179
 47.1%
Asian13097
 25.4%
Hispanic672631
 6.1%
Pacific Islander13
 200%
White255179
 29.8%
Two or More Races5347
 11.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.6%72%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bleyl Middle

Students who attend Bleyl Middle usually go on to attend Cypress Creek High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,365 students attended Bleyl Middle.

Students at Bleyl Middle are 43% Hispanic, 33% African American, 12% White, 7% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Bleyl Middle ranks 1311th of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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