Aragon Middle School

16823 W Rd
Houston, TX 77095
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,480 students in grades 6-8, Aragon Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 20% in TX
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Aragon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

School Overview

Aragon Middle School's student population of 1,480 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,480 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
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School Rankings

Aragon Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Aragon Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#1129 out of 8188 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Aragon Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Aragon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Aragon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Aragon Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
10%
6%
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Hispanic
42%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Aragon Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
17%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Aragon Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
27%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Aragon Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Aragon Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.72
This chart displays the diversity score of Aragon Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Aragon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Aragon Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aragon Middle School's ranking?
Aragon Middle School is ranked #1129 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Aragon Middle School often compared to?
Aragon Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Labay Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Aragon Middle School?
1,480 students attend Aragon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Aragon Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aragon Middle School?
Aragon Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Aragon Middle School offer ?
Aragon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aragon Middle School part of?
Aragon Middle School is part of Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,480 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 73%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 59% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 70% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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