Serving 873 students in grades 6-8, Houck Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 873 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in OR
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Houck Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houck Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Houck Middle School?
873 students attend Houck Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Houck Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houck Middle School?
Houck Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Houck Middle School offer ?
Houck Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Houck Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is Houck Middle School located?
Houck Middle School is located in the Southeast Mill Creek neighborhood of Salem, OR. There are 1 other public schools located in Southeast Mill Creek.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 873 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 82%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
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