For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 5,182 students in 77459, TX.
The top ranked public middle schools in 77459, TX are Quail Valley Middle School, Billy Baines Middle School and Ronald Thornton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 77459 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Texas public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 77459, TX have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Texas public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Best 77459, TX Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Quail Valley Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3019 Fm 1092
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3600
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,042 students
Rank: #22.
Billy Baines Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9000 Sienna Ranch Rd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-6870
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-6870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,320 students
Rank: #33.
Ronald Thornton Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1909 Waters Lake Blvd
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-3870
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 327-3870
Grades: 6-8
| 1,695 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Olympia Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Lake Olympia Pkwy
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3520
Missouri City, TX 77459
(281) 634-3520
Grades: 6-8
| 1,125 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 77459, TX?
The top ranked public middle schools in 77459, TX include Quail Valley Middle School, Billy Baines Middle School and Ronald Thornton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 77459?
4 public middle schools are located in 77459.
What is the racial composition of students in 77459?
77459 public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public middle schools average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
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