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Does MAYDE CREEK J H have enough mental health and stress support?
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Enrollment
1,214
Middle
DISTRICT 1,173 · STATE 643
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KATY ISD·NCES 482517005517
Mayde Creek Junior High School
2700 GREENHOUSE RD, HOUSTON, TX 77084 · (281) 237-3900 · Harris County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL1,214 STUDENTS
B-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 48% of Texas public middle schools
- B-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public middle schools
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
91 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.5:1 · STATE 14.4:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
76%
924 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 407 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 407 | 34% |
| Grade 8 | 400 | 33% |
Student demographics
63%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 75% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
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Feeds from
Based on published attendance-zone data from KATY ISD. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
57.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +12.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
37.0%
TX avg 45.3% . -7.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 57 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 37 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 12 points since 2020, while math scores are down about 7 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 31.0% | 26.0% | 23.0% | 20.0% |
| Mathematics | 10.0% | 27.0% | 30.0% | 33.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 57.0% | 37.0% |
| 2024-25 | 57.0% | 36.0% |
| 2023-24 | 56.0% | 33.0% |
| 2022-23 | 52.0% | 40.0% |
| 2021-22 | 50.0% | 39.0% |
| 2020-21 | 45.0% | 44.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
42.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.2%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 42% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 41% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Mayde Creek Junior High School
Mayde Creek Junior High School's state test result (42.4% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayde Creek Junior High School this school | 1,214 | 76.1% | 42.4% |
| Rowe Middle School CYPRESS | 1,481 | 78.4% | 42.5% |
| Henry Metzger Middle School SAN ANTONIO | 991 | 78.5% | 28.5% |
| T H McDonald Junior High School KATY | 966 | 72.7% | 44.1% |
| Kahla Middle School HOUSTON | 1,126 | 82.9% | 37.4% |
| Thornton Middle School KATY | 1,424 | 82.5% | 36.3% |
Matched among Texas middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Mayde Creek Junior High School ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 42.4% | #822 of 1,635 | #97 of 218 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #1,056 of 1,670 ▼ 7 | #148 of 219 ▼ 12 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #697 of 1,670 ▼ 22 | #77 of 219 ▼ 7 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.0pp | #1,299 of 1,570 | #185 of 216 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,214 | #114 of 1,749 | #33 of 227 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.3:1 | #410 of 1,542 | #56 of 215 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.9% | #406 of 1,543 | #55 of 215 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 76.1% | #591 of 1,648 | #137 of 221 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +12.8% | #211 of 437 | #20 of 41 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
1,214
-17 (-1%) vs 2020
+3% since 1990-91, when it was 1,178
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 15.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 1,214 | 91.5 | 13.3:1 | 76% (924) |
| 2023-24 | 1,239 | 89 | 13.9:1 | 78% (972) |
| 2022-23 | 1,273 | 88.4 | 14.4:1 | 77% (976) |
| 2020-21 | 1,231 | 81 | 15.2:1 | 68% (834) |
| 2017-18 | 1,076 | 77 | 14.0:1 | 68% (731) |
| 2015-16 | 1,134 | 84 | 13.5:1 | 63% (716) |
| 2010-11 | 1,158 | 78 | 14.8:1 | 58% (677) |
| 2000-01 | 1,380 | 87 | 15.9:1 | 20% (271) |
| 1990-91 | 1,178 | 62 | 19.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Mayde Creek Junior High School.
Since 2017-18: students up 13% (1,076 to 1,214); teachers up 19% (77 to 91.5).
About Mayde Creek Junior High School
A large middle school in HOUSTON, Texas, Mayde Creek Junior High School is part of KATY ISD. There are 1,214 students enrolled, covering grades 6 through 8. Across middle schools in Texas, the average enrollment is about 643.
KATY ISD is the local district for Mayde Creek Junior High School. It runs 78 schools with 96,111 students.
More than half of enrollment at Mayde Creek Junior High School is Hispanic: 52%. The remaining shares are 30% Black, 9% White, 5% Asian, and 4% multiracial. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Mayde Creek Junior High School scores 63%.
There are 91.5 full-time-equivalent teachers at Mayde Creek Junior High School, giving a ratio of 13.3:1. Middle schools in Texas have an average ratio of 14.4:1. By family income, 76% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among Texas public middle schools, Mayde Creek Junior High School outscored 48%, which works out to a B- on the allk12 Grade.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Mayde Creek Junior High School is 1.2 points above its prediction. Actual: 42.4%. Predicted: 41.2%.
Looking at the county, Harris County, the median household earns about $74,983 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 34%, and roughly 13% of residents are in poverty. Harris County has 1,205 public schools with about 886,911 students, including Mayde Creek Junior High School.
A public school about 0.1 miles away, Mayde Creek Elementary School, is the closest to Mayde Creek Junior High School. Mayde Creek Junior High School has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Among 9 nearby schools that report test results, Mayde Creek Junior High School ranks 6th on proficiency.
Federal data place Mayde Creek Junior High School in the Suburb: Large locale, which means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 1,231 in 2020-21, 1,214 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 15.2:1 to 13.3:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Mayde Creek Junior High School. You can also rate the school on this page.
Harris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KATY ISD
- Seven Lakes High SchoolHigh · 3,773 students
- Cinco Ranch High SchoolHigh · 3,740 students
- Katy High SchoolHigh · 3,543 students
- Paetow High SchoolHigh · 3,447 students
- Taylor High SchoolHigh · 3,384 students
- Jordan High SchoolHigh · 3,330 students
Other schools in HOUSTON
- Texas Connections Academy at HoustonCombined · 8,641 students
- North Shore Senior HighHigh · 4,284 students
- Elsik High SchoolHigh · 4,057 students
- Summer Creek High SchoolHigh · 3,972 students
- Hastings High SchoolHigh · 3,786 students
- C E King High SchoolHigh · 3,716 students
Nearby schools
- Mayde Creek Elementary School0.1 mi · 816
- Mayde Creek High School0.5 mi · 3,036
- Jean & Betty Schmalz Elementary School1.1 mi · 1,172
- Ursula Stephens Elementary School1.3 mi · 578
- Sundown Elementary School1.4 mi · 720
- Cardiff Junior High School1.5 mi · 803
Frequently asked questions
About Mayde Creek Junior High SchoolHow many students attend Mayde Creek Junior High School?
Mayde Creek Junior High School enrolls approximately 1,214 students in grades 06-08.
Is Mayde Creek Junior High School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Mayde Creek Junior High School is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Mayde Creek Junior High School have?
Mayde Creek Junior High School employs 91 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.3:1.
What is the student diversity at Mayde Creek Junior High School?
Student demographics at Mayde Creek Junior High School are roughly 9% White, 52% Hispanic, 30% Black, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Mayde Creek Junior High School in?
Mayde Creek Junior High School is part of KATY ISD.
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