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MAYDE CREEK J H

2700 GREENHOUSE RD, HOUSTON, TX 77084KATY ISD
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
1,273
Students
Total enrolled
$14,435
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
6% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,273 students in grades 06–08 in HOUSTON, Texas.
Near-average funding
District spends $14,435 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
14.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

MAYDE CREEK J H is a very large middle in HOUSTON, Texas, serving grades 06–08 with 1,273 students. The district invests $14,435 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at MAYDE CREEK J H

1,273
Total Students
14.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
88
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution657 male · 616 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 976 students
Student Composition
8%
51%
29%
Asian7%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino51%
Black29%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 482517005517

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,435Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$14,435
State avg
$18,277
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,351
Student Support$2,743
Administration$1,732
Operations$2,165
Other$1,443
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $14,435 spent per student, an estimated $6,395 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
36%
54%
State government
35.6%
Local (property tax)
54.4%
Federal programs
10.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountyHarris County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKATY ISD
Phone: (281)237-3900
NCES ID: 482517005517
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in HOUSTON seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
2700 GREENHOUSE RD, HOUSTON, TX 77084
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.