Fondren Middle

Summary:

Fondren Middle is a public magnet middle school in Houston, Texas, serving 840 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 1.31% White, 28.93% African American, 68.33% Hispanic, and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

Fondren Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Houston Independent School District (HISD) and Texas state averages on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Fondren Middle were 24.81%, 21.77%, and 35.16%, respectively, compared to HISD scores of 48.43%, 46.73%, and 48.89%, and Texas state scores of 54.45%, 52.08%, and 54.09%. The school's performance is particularly low for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, ranking in the bottom 25% of Texas middle schools for these subgroups.

When compared to nearby schools within the HISD district, Fondren Middle is underperforming. For instance, Energized For Excellence Academy Inc Middle and Meyerland Middle, both located within a 2-mile radius of Fondren Middle, consistently outperform Fondren Middle on STAAR tests and have higher overall Houston Independent School District (Isd) rankings. Additionally, Fondren Middle has experienced relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 0.8% in 2018-2019 to 4.2% in 2020-2021, which are higher than the state average.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 6333 S Braeswood
       Houston, TX  77096-3605


(713) 778-3360

District: Houston Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2179th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,124 Help


Students who attend Fondren Middle usually attend:

High:    Westbury High School

Feeder schools for Fondren Middle:

Elementary:    Elrod Elementary
    Foerster Elementary
    Halpin Early Childhood Center
    Herod Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  11.3 Help
Number of students:  764

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.9%
African American:
24.5%
White:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fondren Middle ranks worse than 92.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 36th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.72. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.9%), African American (24.5%), White (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fondren Middle is 11.3, which is the 14th best among 42 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fondren Middle is $9,124. 31 middle schools in the Houston Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fondren Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Fondren Middle 2179th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Fondren Middle in the ranking list.)

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Houston Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Independent School District (Isd) 572nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fondren Middle

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Rank History for all students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 4.40 1545th 1573 1.8%
2005 6.34 1532nd 1582 3.2%
2006 3.86 1553rd 1585 2.0%
2007 5.19 1646th 1684 2.3%
2008 10.35 1645th 1718 4.2%
2009 12.75 1683rd 1763 4.5%
2010 29.14 1535th 1803 14.9%
2011 44.02 1300th 1895 31.4%
2012 17.27 1741st 1951 10.8%
2013 20.83 1712th 1973 13.2%
2014 11.77 1860th 1987 6.4%
2015 12.07 1897th 2043 7.1%
2016 37.51 1373rd 1987 30.9%
2017 40.03 1188th 2027 41.4%
2018 24.00 1712th 2080 17.7%
2019 16.56 1968th 2193 10.3%
2021 14.48 2047th 2252 9.1%
2022 15.21 2040th 2254 9.5%
2023 11.34 2181st 2330 6.4%
2024 13.72 2179th 2361 7.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.17 663rd 1376 51.8%
2019 30.53 1100th 1445 23.9%
2021 25.61 1375th 1592 13.6%
2022 27.23 1357th 1643 17.4%
2023 20.25 1545th 1720 10.2%
2024 24.45 1477th 1760 16.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.44 1187th 1597 25.7%
2019 22.01 1474th 1626 9.3%
2021 26.27 1479th 1712 13.6%
2022 22.69 1621st 1757 7.7%
2023 33.55 1264th 1815 30.4%
2024 65.29 392nd 1881 79.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.12 1465th 2039 28.2%
2019 24.51 1769th 2073 14.7%
2021 21.13 1909th 2172 12.1%
2022 21.38 1940th 2220 12.6%
2023 15.25 2094th 2251 7.0%
2024 22.36 1933rd 2224 13.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.03 1673rd 2008 16.7%
2019 16.02 1895th 2047 7.4%
2021 15.24 1957th 2151 9.0%
2022 15.80 2018th 2221 9.1%
2023 14.29 2061st 2241 8.0%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.23 1351st 1430 5.5%
2019 12.28 1370th 1446 5.3%
2021 13.44 1372nd 1501 8.6%
2022 30.89 1211th 1488 18.6%
2023 26.93 1268th 1481 14.4%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.13 1178th 2008 41.3%
2019 30.10 1603rd 2058 22.1%
2021 22.83 1892nd 2118 10.7%
2022 25.29 1852nd 2182 15.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.97 1687th 2030 16.9%
2019 17.19 1876th 2069 9.3%
2021 15.38 1979th 2168 8.7%
2022 15.34 2030th 2228 8.9%
2023 9.26 2163rd 2245 3.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 3.25 577th 587 1.7%
2019 4.36 580th 594 2.4%
2021 6.78 571st 589 3.1%
2022 5.80 589th 606 2.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.06 846th 1167 27.5%
2019 29.16 897th 1193 24.8%
2021 29.54 921st 1213 24.1%
2022 29.92 952nd 1251 23.9%
2023 19.93 1130th 1273 11.2%
2024 26.76 1021st 1271 19.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.51 1285th 1895 32.2%
2019 21.19 1724th 1935 10.9%
2021 17.77 1864th 2043 8.8%
2022 17.85 1885th 2077 9.2%
2023 14.23 1981st 2116 6.4%
2024 20.04 1876th 2108 11.0%
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Rank History for White students at Fondren Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 20.77 1476th 1684 12.4%
2024 38.48 1126th 1724 34.7%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Monday, June 28, 2010

Open Quote Fondren has improved drastically in academics and in the fine arts area. I recently had the opportunity to attend a community meeting and was very proud at the past years accomplishments. The school has gone from a unacceptable school to recognized. As I finished eating I over heard a few parents speaking about their individual children's success in different competitions. I did not know Fondren had taken home several sweepstakes in the UIL competitions (beating Spring and Klein school district)throughout the school year. Fondren had very good band. The school had no graffiti and was overall clean. I feel that the school needs to be updated but overall it is very satisfactory. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Fondren Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 222 460 39 98 n/a n/a n/a 0 819
1989 232 531 51 143 0 n/a n/a 0 957
1990 252 614 73 195 2 n/a n/a 0 1136
1991 213 651 85 210 3 n/a n/a 0 1162
1992 178 712 86 220 5 n/a n/a 0 1201
1993 150 744 96 252 2 n/a n/a 0 1244
1994 113 789 85 268 2 n/a n/a 0 1257
1995 73 785 85 344 0 n/a n/a 0 1287
1996 73 785 85 344 0 n/a n/a 0 1287
1997 70 747 87 377 0 n/a n/a 0 1281
1998 66 665 65 376 1 n/a n/a 0 1173
1999 57 867 51 433 3 n/a n/a 0 1411
2000 36 791 48 411 0 n/a n/a 0 1286
2001 27 670 47 356 0 n/a n/a 0 1100
2002 18 596 29 379 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
2003 18 596 29 379 1 n/a n/a 0 1023
2004 12 504 26 399 0 n/a n/a 0 941
2005 13 455 21 379 0 n/a n/a 0 868
2006 12 565 16 388 1 n/a n/a 0 982
2007 10 462 15 345 1 n/a n/a 0 833
2008 8 404 16 318 3 n/a n/a 0 749
2009 9 356 17 354 1 n/a n/a 0 737
2010 10 313 42 372 0 n/a n/a 0 737
2011 14 220 52 314 4 0 4 0 608
2012 13 264 49 346 3 1 3 0 679
2013 14 319 48 362 2 2 2 0 749
2014 11 289 46 430 2 2 0 0 780
2015 17 315 49 469 5 2 5 0 862
2016 17 333 35 499 2 3 4 0 893
2017 16 311 33 569 4 1 2 0 936
2018 16 320 29 647 4 2 4 0 1022
2019 13 328 16 649 2 3 2 0 1013
2020 11 309 21 700 2 2 5 0 1050
2021 14 345 19 690 3 1 10 0 1082
2022 11 281 16 649 3 0 7 0 967
2023 11 243 5 574 2 1 4 0 840
2024 13 187 7 549 1 0 7 0 764

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fondren Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 819 45.0 18.2 n/a
1989 957 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1136 55.0 20.6 n/a
1991 1162 54.9 21.1 n/a
1992 1201 62.6 19.1 32.7
1993 1244 63.0 19.7 42.4
1994 1257 68.0 18.5 48.3
1995 1287 74.1 17.4 46.7
1996 1287 74.1 17.4 46.7
1997 1281 71.1 18.0 57.9
1998 1173 62.7 18.7 59.3
1999 1411 71.9 19.6 65.4
2000 1286 68.0 18.9 61.2
2001 1100 0.0 0.0 72.3
2002 1023 65.0 15.7 72.3
2003 1023 65.0 15.7 72.3
2004 941 57.4 16.4 82.1
2005 868 53.4 16.3 84.3
2006 982 46.8 21.0 92.8
2007 833 48.1 17.3 67.8
2008 749 48.0 15.6 59.8
2009 737 44.0 16.8 63.9
2010 737 47.0 15.6 60.8
2011 608 46.0 13.2 53.6
2012 679 39.0 17.4 46.8
2013 749 41.0 18.2 90.1
2014 780 43.0 18.1 91.7
2015 862 44.0 19.5 68.2
2016 893 48.0 18.6 61.3
2017 936 50.4 18.5 96.2
2018 1022 55.0 18.5 90.1
2019 1013 54.2 18.6 97
2020 1050 52.7 19.9 96
2021 1082 50.0 21.6 92.5
2022 967 52.2 18.5 92.9
2023 840 47.0 17.8 98.7
2024 764 67.0 11.3 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fondren Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 819 45.0 18.2 n/a
1989 957 n/a n/a n/a
1990 1136 55.0 20.6 n/a
1991 1162 54.9 21.1 n/a
1992 1201 62.6 19.1 32.7
1993 1244 63.0 19.7 42.4
1994 1257 68.0 18.5 48.3
1995 1287 74.1 17.4 46.7
1996 1287 74.1 17.4 46.7
1997 1281 71.1 18.0 57.9
1998 1173 62.7 18.7 59.3
1999 1411 71.9 19.6 65.4
2000 1286 68.0 18.9 61.2
2001 1100 0.0 0.0 72.3
2002 1023 65.0 15.7 72.3
2003 1023 65.0 15.7 72.3
2004 941 57.4 16.4 82.1
2005 868 53.4 16.3 84.3
2006 982 46.8 21.0 92.8
2007 833 48.1 17.3 67.8
2008 749 48.0 15.6 59.8
2009 737 44.0 16.8 63.9
2010 737 47.0 15.6 60.8
2011 608 46.0 13.2 53.6
2012 679 39.0 17.4 46.8
2013 749 41.0 18.2 90.1
2014 780 43.0 18.1 91.7
2015 862 44.0 19.5 68.2
2016 893 48.0 18.6 61.3
2017 936 50.4 18.5 96.2
2018 1022 55.0 18.5 90.1
2019 1013 54.2 18.6 97
2020 1050 52.7 19.9 96
2021 1082 50.0 21.6 92.5
2022 967 52.2 18.5 92.9
2023 840 47.0 17.8 98.7
2024 764 67.0 11.3 98.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fondren Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,396 (16.1%) $7,290 (83.9%) $8,687
2020 $1,666 (17.8%) $7,718 (82.2%) $9,384
2021 $1,008 (11.0%) $8,116 (89.0%) $9,124

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fondren Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1968th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2181st of 2330 Middle schools
 3.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Fondren Middle)1815
 3%
   6th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3142
 11%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Fondren Middle)307
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Fondren Middle)2729
 2%
   7th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4445
 1%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Fondren Middle)2714
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3929
 10%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Fondren Middle)2829
 1%
   8th Grade Reading (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4747
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fondren Middle)3712
 25%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Independent School District (Isd))4528
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Fondren Middle)1925
 6%
   8th Grade Science (Houston Independent School District (Isd))3934
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fondren Middle)56
 1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Fondren Middle)8376
 7%
   End of Course Algebra I (Houston Independent School District (Isd))5034
 16%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1013840
 17.1%
African American328243
 25.9%
American Indian22
Asian165
 68.8%
Hispanic649574
 11.6%
Pacific Islander31
 66.7%
White1311
 15.4%
Two or More Races24
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97%98.7%
 1.7%


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Students who attend Fondren Middle usually go on to attend Westbury High School

Students at Fondren Middle are 72% Hispanic, 24% African American, 2% White.

Fondren Middle ranks in the bottom 7.7% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 764 students attended Fondren Middle.


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