Houston R-I

The Houston R-I school district in Missouri operates 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district serves a predominantly white student population, with a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.

Houston High School stands out as the top-performing school in the district, ranking 144 out of 352 Missouri high schools and earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The high school's performance on state assessments is relatively strong, with 32.9% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42.7%. In contrast, the elementary and middle schools in the district generally perform below the state averages on state assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 22.4% to 37%.

The Exceptional Child Coop, an alternative school in the district, stands out with a very small student population of only 41 students and a significantly lower student-teacher ratio of 4.2, compared to the other schools. Interestingly, the Exceptional Child Coop has a 100% white student population, which is notably different from the racial makeup of the other schools in the district.