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ORTIZ MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
HOUSTON, Texas · HOUSTON ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students772
Student:Teacher16.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch95%
Title INo
ORTIZ
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
772
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
95%+30.8pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
16.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

ORTIZ MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 772 students. It is part of the HOUSTON ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictHOUSTON ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77061
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482364009275

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment772
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino79.8%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian17.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races0.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
79.8%
Black
2.2%
Asian
17.3%
Two+
0.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %95%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)