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Houston Middle School

12801 W Hawk Ln
Big Lake, AK 99652
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 329 students in grades 6-8, Houston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50% in AK
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Houston Middle School's student population of 329 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Houston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AK)
#373 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Houston Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6%
23%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Houston Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Houston Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Houston Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
13%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Houston Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Houston Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Houston Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Houston Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Houston Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Alaska by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
16%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Houston Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Houston Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alaska.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Houston Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Houston Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Houston Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alaska by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Middle School's ranking?
Houston Middle School is ranked #373 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Houston Middle School often compared to?
Houston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wasilla Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
329 students attend Houston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Houston Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Houston Middle School offer ?
Houston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston Middle School part of?
Houston Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 329 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education

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