Edison Middle School has been educating Magnolia Park’s sixth through 8th-grade students since 1925. This Houston Independent School District (HISD) campus is the neighborhood’s only middle school campus, serving more than 600 Magnolia Park students each year.
As in other schools in Magnolia Park, Edison Middle School is in a walkable area mostly lined by the neighborhood’s signature 1930s-era bungalows. The school offers a variety of programming, including bilingual, English as a Second Language (ESL), Gifted and Talented, pre-AP, and special education programs.
In 2018-2019, the most recent year data was available, Edison Middle School was given an “F” rating by the Texas Education Agency. Today, the school is striving to promote the academic success of every student. In fact, Edison Middle School was recognized by HISD in 2020-2021 for its commitment to partnering with community members to help students flourish academically. Plus, Edison Middle School’s robust after-school programming adds a lot to the student experience inside and outside the classroom. The campus offers everything from drumline and soccer to mural and science workshops.
Edison Middle
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
6901 Avenue I,
Houston, TX
Houston Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Mr Richard L Smith
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
56%
Reading Proficiency
54%
Niche Grade
C
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Reading Proficiency
54%
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Math Proficiency
56%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
32
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Full Time Teachers
32
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Teachers in First or Second Year
33.3%
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GreatSchools Rating
7
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
613:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
54.1%
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Female
45.9%
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Hispanic
97.4%
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Black
1.3%
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Native American
<1%
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White
<1%
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Asian
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/15/2015
Teachers at Edison Middle schools are good role models when i was attending 7 and 8th grade. They had try their best for us to achieve good things during those years.
GreatSchools Reviews
10/29/2025
Muy buena escuela, excelentes profesores ponen atención a los alumnos.
8/7/2025
New to the district but im excited for my son's school year
8/7/2025
Faculty and staff has been great to my student o er these past 2 years going on 3rd . Thank you all!
8/7/2025
Always had great teachers that were happy to help
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List Price Range
$96K - $675K
Homes For Sale
47
Average Home Value
$205,793
Median Lot Size
4,791 Sq Ft
% Renters
58%
Average Household Income
$49,464
% of College Grads
7.5%
Median Age
37
Average House Size
1,148 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
63.7%
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Parks in this Area
Buffalo Bend Nature Park
- Bike Trails
- Trails
- Parking Lot
Siro Gutierrez Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Mason Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Pool
- Trails
Brays Greenway Park
- Fishing
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- River
John R Harris Park
Hidalgo Park
- Baseball/Softball
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Edison Middle is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Houston, TX and is served by the Houston Independent School District in Texas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 509 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 56% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Edison Middle has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $205,793. Discover additional schools in the area, like Community Services, Eastwood Academy, Austin High School, and more. Learn more about what Houston has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Edison Middle.