For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 5,985 students in 77449, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77449, TX are Calvin Nelms Middle School, Stockdick J High School and T H Mcdonald J High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77449 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77449, TX have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77449, TX Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calvin Nelms Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
20625 Clay Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 6-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Stockdick J High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4777 Peek Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-2700
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-2700
Gr: 6-8 | 1,405 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
T H Mcdonald J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3635 Lakes Of Bridgewater Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-5300
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,007 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #44.
Morton Ranch J High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2498 N Mason Rd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7400
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 237-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,185 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
Thornton Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19802 Kieth Harrow Blvd
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-1500
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 856-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Cardiff J High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Dayflorwer Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0600
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 234-0600
Gr: 6-8 | 818 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Alternative Learning Ctr - West
Alternative School
19350 Rebel Yell
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 855-4310
Gr: 6-12
77449, Texas 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvin Nelms - North East Campus (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
18425 Timber Forest Dr
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Katy, TX 77449
(281) 398-8031
Gr: 2
Calvin Nelms - Northwest (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1346 Wilkins St
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Katy, TX 77449
(979) 826-8302
Gr: K-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77449, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77449, TX include Calvin Nelms Middle School, Stockdick J High School and T H Mcdonald J High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77449?
7 public middle schools are located in 77449.
What is the racial composition of students in 77449?
77449 public middle schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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