At Alief Middle School, pawprints pop up everywhere in alignment with the school’s motto “Paws for success!” The 1,000 sixth through eighth grade students are known as the Cubs, and the devoted faculty are committed to ensuring that each pupil receives the tools necessary for paving a bright and successful future.
On the athletic field, the Cubs perform with purpose, passion and pride in sports including tennis, soccer, baseball and softball. Their efforts pay off, as several of the grade-level teams are reigning district champions.
Alief Students are making strong progress when it comes to academics, and they're well-supported by their faculty. 93% of teachers have more than three years of experience compared to the Texas average of 84%, and the student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 compares favorably to the state's 15-to-1 ratio.
In line with the educational best practice of giving students a voice and choice, Alief Middle School offers its students plenty of electives to choose from. Fine arts offerings include art, band, choir, orchestra, theater and visual arts. There are also additional physical education, science, engineering, technology and math selections.
Another exciting student option includes career and technology education courses to set students up for vocational career training in high school.
Alief Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
4415 Cook Rd,
Houston, TX
Alief Independent School District
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
29%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Niche Grade
C+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
42%
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Math Proficiency
29%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
58
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Full Time Teachers
58
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Teachers in First or Second Year
6.7%
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GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
226:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.3%
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Female
49.7%
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Hispanic
71.4%
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Asian
14.5%
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Black
10.6%
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White
2.3%
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Native American
1.2%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
12/2/2025
Alief Middle School faces significant challenges that jeopardize its educational effectiveness. It's crucial to confront these issues to enhance the learning experience for all students.### 1. Academic PerformanceThe academic performance at Alief Middle School is lacking, as reflected by disappointi...
6/5/2025
Not great!!! Teachers do whatever they want, and the students are worse!! Not only that but the school is old and has no renovations probably since the 1800s, the restrooms are dirtier than a coin from 1700...!
1/15/2024
AMS is the best school. As soon as I walked in there it felt like anyone was welcomed and I felt comfortable. I recommend this school to everyone. The library is the best part, the librarians are the best they give snacks, they talk to you if you need anything and help you in hard times. This is the...
11/13/2013
OH GOD HOW I HATE THIS SCHOOL. WHY ISNT THERE A NO STAR RATE? I TRIED MOVING SCHOOLS. I HATE AMS/
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List Price Range
$85K - $423K
Homes For Sale
328
Average Home Value
$230,435
Median Lot Size
6,098 Sq Ft
% Renters
56%
Average Household Income
$58,316
% of College Grads
18.6%
Median Age
36
Average House Size
1,767 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.7%
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Parks in this Area
Texas Direct Auto Dog Park
Boone Road Park
- Lake
- Trails
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Harwin Park
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Hackberry Park
- Lake
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Alief Community Park
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- Pool
Arthur Storey Park
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Alief Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Houston, TX and is served by the Alief Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 803 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 29% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Alief Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $230,435. Discover additional schools in the area, like Elsik High School, Hastings High School, Kerr High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Alief Middle School.