Cleveland Middle School

2000 E Houston St
Cleveland, TX 77327
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 1,458 students in grades 6-8, Cleveland Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Cleveland Middle School's student population of 1,458 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 98 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,458 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
98 teachers
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School Rankings

Cleveland Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cleveland Middle School is 0.33, which is less 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)
#7664 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Cleveland Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
19%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Cleveland 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.
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Cleveland 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.
24%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Cleveland 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
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
81%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Cleveland Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Cleveland Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
12%
25%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Cleveland Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Cleveland 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
91%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Cleveland 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
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Cleveland 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 Cleveland Middle School's ranking?
Cleveland Middle School is ranked #7664 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Cleveland Middle School often compared to?
Cleveland Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tarkington Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Cleveland Middle School?
1,458 students attend Cleveland Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Cleveland Middle School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cleveland Middle School?
Cleveland Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Cleveland Middle School offer ?
Cleveland Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cleveland Middle School part of?
Cleveland Middle School is part of Cleveland Independent School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,458 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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