C
Below Average
52/100

Key Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4000 KELLEY ST, Houston, TX 77026
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 6th percentile in Texas
Growth
B
Students gain 1.13 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 59th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
554
Students
enrolled
10.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%6/1002.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%59/100Students gain 1.13 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 78th percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 96% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −22 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency20% (−20 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−25 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black17%12%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts14th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%12%reading -11 pts, math -15 pts11th percentile (list)
Low-income19%10%reading -11 pts, math -15 pts7th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 4000 KELLEY ST
City Houston
ZIP Code 77026
District 4823640
NCES School ID 482364002509
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 77026

Understanding the community around Key Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $33,452
Per Capita Income $19,363
Poverty Rate 26.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 10.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.5%
High School or Higher 68.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $91,200
Median Rent $886
Owner-Occupied 40.7%
Renter-Occupied 59.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Key Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.4%
Hispanic/Latino 44.8%
White 1.8%
Two or More Races 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 554
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Key Middle?
Key Middle has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Key Middle?
Key Middle has 554 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1.
What grades does Key Middle serve?
Key Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Key Middle receive per student?
Key Middle receives $14,515 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Key Middle in 77026 ▼
Avg Home Value
$144,633
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,405
1-Year Change
+2.7%
% Renters
59.3%

Other Schools in 77026

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026