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Woodland Acres Middle

12947 MYRTLE LN, HOUSTON, TX, 77015

Ranked 364 of 1240 in Texas

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About Woodland Acres Middle

Woodland Acres Middle School is at 12936 Sarahs Lane in East Houston. There are 415 students in grades 6–8, and a teacher-to-student ratio of 13:1. The scores for 2026 show that 42% of students are good at reading and 46% are good at math. 53% of the students are male, and 47% are female. The school helps kids learn and grow, making them proud to live there. The campus uses small-group instruction and literacy blocks to give every student one-on-one help catching up. The school now teaches coding and digital literacy due to more technology labs. Such instruction prepares students for future technical needs. The price of homes for sale in this quiet area ranges from $190,000 to $285,000. Many parents say that the school is welcoming and that the students and teachers get along well. Many community events and family workshops demonstrate parents' educational role. Thanks to these efforts, the school is now safe and welcoming and celebrates its students' cultures and achievements. Woodland Acres Middle School is to be one ofthe best middle schools in Texas.

Woodland Acres Middle Contact Information

Address

12947 MYRTLE LN, HOUSTON, TX, 77015

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Phone

(832) 386-4700

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 49%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 49% in Math and 47% in Reading.
44
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
584
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 364 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Woodland Acres Middle

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:20 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 2.23%
Asian 0.34%
Hispanic 92.64%
Black 4.45%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0.34%
White
2.23%
Asian
0.34%
Hispanic
92.64%
Black
4.45%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0.34%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 584
47.09%
275 Female
52.91%
309 Male

Student Population

584 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

584 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Woodland Acres Middle School celebrated its high student attendance and academic growth awards from Galena Park ISD, noting significant improvements in math and literacy scores for the 2025–2026 academic year.

FAQ

Q1. What did Woodland Acres Middle School do to earn its academic growth awards?

Ans. By putting in place targeted intervention programs in math and reading, all of the grades saw measurable score improvements.

Q2. What rewards does Woodland Acres Middle School give students for coming to class?

Ans. Every grading period, students who never miss a day of school can enter prize raffles, go on field trips, and be recognized by the whole campus.

Q3: What kinds of partnerships does Woodland Acres Middle School have with the community?

Ans. The school works with businesses and churches in the area to offer mentorship programs and drives for school supplies for the community.

Q4. What are the most popular fine arts classes at Woodland Acres Middle School?

Ans. The Mariachi Band and dance team are very popular. They play at school events and community events all over the place in 2026.

Q5. How does Woodland Acres Middle School help families and students who speak two languages?

Ans. The school hires bilingual liaisons and gives out translated materials to make sure that all families are well-informed and supported.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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