Grady opened in the 1940's and was named for journalist, Henry W. Grady. The first school building was where Neiman Marcus is currently located. In 1950, the "new" Grady opened on its present 10-acre site, donated to HISD by Tanglewood developer William Farrington. The school operated for almost 30 years before closing due to low enrollment. It reopened in 1992, thanks to the efforts of parents in the community who supported a neighborhood middle school. Community encouragement and support have continued in the academic areas and made possible campus renovations and a new gymnasium.

The faculty and staff at Grady Middle School are committed to academic excellence and the belief that every student must be provided with the opportunity to achieve his or her maximum potential.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Grady Middle School strives to create a structured and safe school setting in which all students can grow academically and mature socially. Our community is made up of a diverse population, providing students a unique opportunity to experience a culturally rich environment and, through this experience, learn to honor each individual. Classroom teachers are carefully selected to ensure that each student's needs are met and he or she achieves his/her maximum potential. Academic excellence is nurtured schoolwide.