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Middle school · Grades 6–8 · Aldine ISD

C

Mead Middle School

TEA rating C · score 72 of 100 (2025) · 910 students

Address: 3500 Lauder Rd, Houston, TX 77039

Phone: (281) 985-3700

Website: aldineisd.org (opens in a new tab)

Data as of: TEA ratings 2025 · school directory September 14, 2026 · homes for sale live from our MLS feed

We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Aldine ISD (opens in a new tab) for the most current information.

Homes for sale

108 homes for sale within 3 miles

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Mead Middle School. We don't hold a published attendance boundary for this campus, so a home this close is not guaranteed to be zoned here.

Active listings from our MLS feed. Listing information is provided in part by the Houston Association of REALTORS®.

The school

Mead Middle School at a glance

Schools & TEA

C

TEA rating 2025

Score 72 of 100

910

Students

Texas Education Agency, 2024-25

12.7:1

Students per teacher

6–8

Grades served

STAAR: share of students at each level

Approaches grade level
57%
Meets grade level
31%
Masters grade level
12%

Teachers average 7.3 years of experience. Average teacher salary $66,381.

  • Four-year graduation rate: Unknown. No graduating class at this campus
TEA accountability ratings by year
YearRatingScore
2025C72
2024F57
2023D67
2022NRNot Rated: Senate Bill 136562
2021NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2020NRNot Rated: Declared State of Disaster—
2019C75

Final ratings only (preliminary ratings are not shown). Source: Texas Education Agency.

Principal: Jose Lara Collazo (TEA AskTED directory).

Local market

The housing market within 3 miles

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Mead Middle School. Sale figures appear only where at least 5 homes sold in the period; averages and dollar volume are for signed-in clients.

$196,000Median sale pricehomes sold, last 6 months
$137Price / sqfthomes sold, last 6 months
100Homes for saleright now
6.9Months of inventoryfor sale now vs. last 6 months of sales
Buyer's market

100 homes are for sale within 3 miles; at the last six months' sales pace that is 6.9 months of inventory. Homes that sold here in the last six months had a median price of $196,000.

Each figure is compared with the same period last year. Where last year's data isn't in our feed yet, you'll see "—".

$156,250

Median sale

homes sold, last 30 days

-5% YoY

a year ago: $165,000

14

Homes sold

last 30 days

-26% YoY

a year ago: 19

154

Avg days on mkt

homes sold, last 30 days

+12% YoY

a year ago: 138

$97

Price / sqft

homes sold, last 30 days

-28% YoY

a year ago: $135

23

New listings

last 30 days

-30% YoY

a year ago: 33

15

Went pending

last 30 days

+25% YoY

a year ago: 12

These tiles cover the last 30 days. The median sale price at the top covers the last 6 months, and the days-on-market figure in the read above is for homes for sale right now, so the numbers differ.

What's nearby

Around Mead Middle School

What's Nearby

Scope: 276 places mapped within 3 miles of the campus.

What's nearby

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Amenities mapped near Mead Middle School: 63 gas stations, 62 restaurants, 57 grocery stores, 42 places of worship, 30 schools, 9 parks & trails, 4 banks, 2 pharmacies, 2 daycares, 1 police stations, 1 gyms & fitness, 1 veterinary, 1 post offices, 1 libraries.

Flood, fire & weather

Flood exposure and emergency services

Flood Zones

Scope: homes within 3 miles of Mead Middle School. Flood claims are counted by ZIP code; the fire station is measured from the campus.

37%

Homes for sale in the FEMA high-risk flood area

Special Flood Hazard Area, current FEMA maps

X

FEMA flood zone at the campus

Outside the high-risk area

0.4 mi

Nearest fire station

Westfield Fire Department - Central Station (straight line)

65

Days a year at 95°F or hotter

2016–2025 average

Sources: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer; FEMA NFIP claims; Texas fire station locations. Flood risk is address-specific.

Crime & safety

Reported crime, by the agency that patrols the area

Crime & Safety

Scope: The agency that patrols the campus address. Figures cover that agency's whole service area, not this neighborhood.

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Violent
3
Serious property
12.7
Total
15.7

Incidents per 1,000 residents per year, 2025-06 to 2026-05 (12 months). Across 61 agencies in our six counties the middle value is 14.2.

Jurisdiction-level only: the agency that patrols this address does not publish incident-level open data, so figures cover its whole service area. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Utilities & internet

Home internet available here

Broadband

Scope: 31 census tracts touching this area. FCC data is reported by census tract, not by address.

97%

Tracts with fiber service

5,000 Mbps

Fastest advertised download

12

Home internet providers

Providers at the campus census tract
ProviderTechnologyMax download
AT&TFiber to the Premises5,000 Mbps
XfinityCoaxial Cable2,000 Mbps
VerizonLicensed Fixed Wireless300 Mbps
StarlinkNGSO Satellite280 Mbps
AT&TCopper100 Mbps
T-MobileLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps
Viasat IncGSO Satellite100 Mbps
AT&TLicensed Fixed Wireless100 Mbps

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection.

Drive times

Typical drive to Houston's job centers and airports

Scope: Averaged across 37 homes for sale within 3 miles; traffic-aware, from our own routing engine.

19min

Downtown Houston

28min

The Galleria

13min

Bush / IAH Airport

26min

Texas Medical Center

37min

Hobby Airport

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Nearby schools and places

Other Aldine ISD schools nearby

Feeder patterns (which elementary feeds which middle school) are not published in the data we hold.

Community pages

Good to know

Mead Middle School: common questions

What is Mead Middle School's TEA rating?
Mead Middle School received a C (72 of 100) in the Texas Education Agency's 2025 A–F accountability ratings, after a F in 2024.
What homes for sale are zoned to Mead Middle School?
We don't hold a published attendance boundary for Mead Middle School, so this page shows the 100 homes for sale within 3 miles of the campus. A home that close is not guaranteed to be zoned here. We show what the Texas Education Agency and the schools published as of our last update (September 14, 2026), and we check TEA for rating and directory updates monthly. Attendance zones, ratings and school assignments can change, so check with Aldine ISD for the most current information.
What grades does Mead Middle School serve?
Mead Middle School serves grades 6–8 and enrolls about 910 students (Texas Education Agency).
How do I contact Mead Middle School?
The campus is at 3500 Lauder Rd, Houston, TX 77039. Call (281) 985-3700. Website: www.aldineisd.org.

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School data: Texas Education Agency (ratings, TAPR, AskTED). Market, flood, amenity, internet and crime data: Allen Markel · Texas Premier Realty research from public sources and our MLS feed.

Questions about Mead Middle School

Homes for sale

  • Which cities are the homes near Mead Middle School in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show for Mead Middle School are in Houston (98), Hockley (1), Humble (1). Being near a school is not the same as being zoned to it, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes are for sale near Mead Middle School and what do they cost?

    There are 100 homes within 3 miles of Mead Middle School for sale right now, with a median list price of $199,950 and a median of $127 per square foot. The median listing age is 55 days, and 8 have had a price cut. We show homes within a set distance because a published attendance-zone boundary is not available for this campus, so a home in this count is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Counts change daily. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes near Mead Middle School are new or under contract?

    Right now the search area we show around Mead Middle School has 100 homes for sale, 2 listed recently and 20 under contract. Counts change daily as homes list, go under contract and close. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What price ranges are homes near Mead Middle School listed in?

    Homes for sale in the search area we show around Mead Middle School by list price: 72 under $250K, 23 $250K to $500K, 4 $500K to $1M, 1 $1M+. The mix shows where the choices are, and a price band with few homes can move quickly or sit depending on condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Which subdivisions near Mead Middle School have the most homes for sale?

    The subdivisions with the most homes for sale in the search area we show around Mead Middle School right now are Pine Village North T/H (26), Aldine Pines (5), Greenbriar Colony T/H (4), Aldine Village (3), Fairgreen (3). Counts change daily, and a subdivision name does not tell you which school a home is zoned to, so confirm the zone for any address. Source: our listing data.

About the school

  • How many students attend Mead Middle School?

    Mead Middle School enrolled 910 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to TEA data. It serves grades 6 to 8. TEA reports about 12.7 students per teacher. Mead Middle School is part of Aldine ISD. Enrollment changes each year, so ask the school for the current count. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What grades does Mead Middle School serve?

    Mead Middle School serves grades 6 to 8 and is listed by TEA as a middle campus in Aldine ISD. Grade spans and campus types are set by the district and can change, so confirm them with the school before you plan around them. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • Which schools are near Mead Middle School?

    Campuses near Mead Middle School: Vardeman Ec/Pk/K (Elementary, 0.3 miles), Avalos P-Tech School (High, 0.8 miles), Stephens Elementary (Elementary, 0.9 miles), Macarthur High School (High, 1.0 miles), Hambrick Middle School (Middle, 1.1 miles). Distance is measured in a straight line, not by drive time, and attendance is set by address. Source: TEA campus locations.

  • How experienced are the teachers at Mead Middle School?

    TEA reports that teachers at Mead Middle School have an average of 7.3 years of experience and an average salary of $66,381, in the 2024-25 report. Averages hide a lot of variety among individual teachers, so use them as context, not a verdict. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Ratings

  • What is Mead Middle School's TEA accountability rating?

    Mead Middle School received a C (72 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency accountability ratings for 2025. Earlier years: 2024 F, 2023 D, 2019 C. A rating summarizes a school's results under TEA's method for that year; it is one input among many, so visit and ask questions. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

  • What are the STAAR results at Mead Middle School?

    On the STAAR tests at Mead Middle School, 57% of tests reached the Approaches Grade Level standard or above, 31% reached Meets and 12% reached Masters, in TEA's 2024-25 report. STAAR is one measure taken on one set of days, so read it alongside the school's other information. Source: Texas Education Agency (TEA) data as published, and our own listing data.

Confirming a zone

  • How do I confirm a home is zoned to Mead Middle School before I make an offer?

    Attendance zones follow the address, not the neighborhood name, and they can change. To confirm which school a specific home is zoned to, look it up with our School Research tool on the Resources menu and ask Aldine ISD to confirm the assignment in writing before you make an offer. Homes near Mead Middle School are not all zoned to it, so verify each address.

How fast homes sell

  • How many homes near Mead Middle School have had a price cut?

    About 46% of the 100 homes for sale in the search area we show around Mead Middle School have had at least one price cut. Over the last 12 months, the monthly share of listings with a cut ran from 17% to 63%. A price cut can mean the first price was too high, the home needs work, or the seller needs a faster sale; it is a reason to ask, not a verdict. Source: our listing data.

  • How long do homes take to sell near Mead Middle School?

    For homes that sold in the search area we show around Mead Middle School, the monthly average time on the market ran from 30 to 133 days over the 12 months to August 2026, counting days cumulatively when a home was relisted. The 100 homes for sale now have been listed for an average of 114 days. About 46% of them have had a price cut. Pace depends heavily on price band and condition. Source: our listing data.

  • Is it a buyer's market or a seller's market near Mead Middle School?

    By months of supply, the search area we show around Mead Middle School is a buyer's market right now: 6.9 months of supply, with 100 homes for sale against 85 sales in the last six months. Months of supply is the number of months it would take to sell the homes now listed at the recent pace of sales. The label describes the area as a whole; a particular price band or street can behave differently. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

Getting around

  • How long is the drive from Mead Middle School to downtown Houston and other job centers?

    The typical drive from the search area we show around Mead Middle School to Downtown Houston is about 19 minutes, based on measured drive times from 37 homes. Other destinations: The Galleria 28 minutes, Bush / IAH Airport 13 minutes, Texas Medical Center 26 minutes, Hobby Airport 37 minutes. Actual time depends on the route and the hour, so test the drive at the time you would make it.

Flood zones

  • Are homes near Mead Middle School in a flood zone?

    About 37% of the homes for sale in the search area we show around Mead Middle School are in a FEMA special flood hazard area, based on the flood zone recorded for each listing. A flood zone is a map designation, not a history of flooding, and the zone for a specific address is what matters. Check the address on our Flood Zone Lookup and get an insurance quote before the end of the option period. Source: our listing data.

Home prices and sales

  • What is the median sale price of homes near Mead Middle School?

    Homes that sold in the search area we show around Mead Middle School over the last six months had a median sale price of $196,000. A median is the middle sale: half sold for more and half for less. The monthly median over the 12 months to August 2026 ran from $140,000 to $225,000. Your own price band, home age and size matter more than any area median. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • What do homes cost per square foot near Mead Middle School?

    The median price per square foot for homes that sold in the search area we show around Mead Middle School is $137. In August it was $97, against $146 in the same month a year before. Price per square foot compares homes of different sizes, but age, lot, condition and finish can move it a lot. Source: our listing data.

  • How many homes have sold near Mead Middle School in the past year?

    About 165 homes sold in the search area we show around Mead Middle School over the 12 months to August 2026, and 85 of them in the last six months. In the 12 months before that, 160 sold, so sales were 3% higher in the latest year. Monthly sales swing with the season and the price band, so one month tells you little. This is a set distance around the campus, not an attendance zone, so a home in these figures is not guaranteed to be zoned here. Source: our listing data.

  • Are home prices going up or down near Mead Middle School?

    We compare each of the last 12 months with the same month a year earlier. Near Mead Middle School, the median sale price was higher in 5 of those months and lower in 7. Closed sales over the 12 months were 3% more than the 12 months before. Month-to-month medians are noisy, and this describes the past, not a forecast. Source: our listing data.

What is nearby

  • What shops, parks and services are near Mead Middle School?

    Within the area we map around Mead Middle School, our What's Nearby data lists 57 grocery stores, 62 restaurants, 9 parks, 2 pharmacies, 4 banks, 63 gas stations. Counts depend on how the places are tagged in public map data, so treat them as a guide and check what you need near a specific address.

Internet service

  • What internet service is available near Mead Middle School?

    Around Mead Middle School, 12 internet providers are listed in the federal broadband data for the census tracts in the area, with a fastest advertised download speed of 5,000 megabits per second. Fiber service is listed in 97% of those tracts. Availability is decided address by address, so check a specific home with the provider before you rely on a speed. Source: FCC broadband data.

What homes are like

  • Are there new construction homes for sale near Mead Middle School?

    Of the 100 homes for sale in the search area we show around Mead Middle School, 7 are new construction and 93 are pre-owned. New construction is flagged on the listing, and a home still being built may not be finished for months. Source: our listing data.

  • What size and age are the homes for sale near Mead Middle School?

    Among homes for sale in the search area we show around Mead Middle School: in the under $250k band the typical home is about 1,496 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 47 years ago; in the $250k to $500k band the typical home is about 2,027 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 55 years ago; in the $500k to $1m band the typical home is about 1,747 square feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, built about 64 years ago. These are medians for the homes listed now, so individual homes vary. Source: our listing data.

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