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Hogg Middle School vs. Pershing Middle School

Should you attend Hogg Middle School or Pershing Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Hogg Middle School
1100 Merrill St
Houston, TX 77009
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Pershing Middle School
3838 Blue Bonnet
Houston, TX 77025
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Hogg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 1,120 students in grades 6-8, Hogg Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,270 students in grades 6-8, Pershing Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,120 students
1,270 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hogg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pershing Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hogg Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pershing Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hogg Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pershing Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hogg Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pershing Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1781 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
#3420 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hogg Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pershing Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 30% in TX)
37%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hogg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hogg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hogg Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pershing Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Houston Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hogg Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pershing Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
347
409
Grade 7 Students
415
448
Grade 8 Students
358
413

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hogg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
62%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hogg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
7%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hogg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
25%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hogg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hogg Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pershing Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Houston Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.55
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hogg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hogg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hogg Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pershing Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Houston Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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