Overview
WATKINS MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in HOUSTON, Texas. The school enrolls 1,339 students. It is part of the CYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled from NCES 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
81% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
No official school website listed in our source data
This is a data-completeness gap, not a reflection of the school
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCYPRESS-FAIRBANKS ISD
County48201
CityHOUSTON
ZIP77084
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID481611005687
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,339
White0.5%
Hispanic / Latino58.2%
Black / African American7.0%
Asian22.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native9.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
Two or More Races2.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
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 %81%
State Avg67%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)