Serving 829 students in grades 6-8, Houston Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 829 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in TX
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Houston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
829 students attend Houston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Houston Middle School students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Houston Middle School offer ?
Houston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Houston Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 829 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 95%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
