Houston Middle School

Summary:

Houston Middle School is a public middle school in Houston, Mississippi, serving 402 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Chickasaw County School District, which is ranked 53 out of 130 school districts in the state.

Houston Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with 49% White, 39.3% African American, 7.71% Hispanic, and 3.73% two or more races. This diversity is higher compared to the nearby Okolona Middle School, which has a student population that is 95.16% African American. Academically, Houston Middle School's proficiency rates in Mathematics are significantly higher than the state averages, though its English Language Arts proficiency rates are slightly lower, indicating an area for improvement. The school has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks 117 out of 264 Mississippi middle schools, outperforming the 1-star, 199th-ranked Okolona Middle School.

One notable challenge for Houston Middle School is its exceptionally high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 99.25%. This suggests the school serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which can impact the resources and support available to students. Despite this, Houston Middle School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.7, which may contribute to its stronger academic performance compared to its neighbor. By addressing the English Language Arts proficiency gap and continuing to leverage its strengths, Houston Middle School can further enhance the educational opportunities for its diverse student body.

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Public 6-8

 632-A Starkville Street
       Houston, MS  38851


(662) 456-5174

District: Chickasaw County School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 264 Mississippi Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,655 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.2 Help
Number of students:  355

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
African American:
36.6%
Hispanic:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houston Middle School ranks better than 55.7% of middle schools in Mississippi. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), African American (36.6%), Hispanic (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston Middle School is 11.2. (See more...)
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Compare Houston Middle School employs 31.4 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Middle School is $9,655.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Houston Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Houston Middle School 117th of 264 Mississippi public middle schools. (See Houston Middle School in the ranking list.)

Chickasaw County School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chickasaw County School District 53rd of 130 Mississippi school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houston Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.93 74th 243 69.5%
2024 55.29 117th 264 55.7%
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Data source: test scores: Mississippi Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Houston Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2022 209 164 2 40 0 0 18 0 433
2023 197 158 1 31 0 0 15 0 402
2024 190 130 2 25 0 0 8 0 355

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 433 30.9 14.0 99.3
2023 402 31.5 12.7 99.3
2024 355 31.4 11.2 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2022 433 30.9 14.0 99.3
2023 402 31.5 12.7 99.3
2024 355 31.4 11.2 76.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston Middle School

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2021 $8,282
2022 $9,654

Data source: Mississippi Department of Education


Schools Near Houston Middle School

Chickasaw County School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 117th of 264
Students: 355
Okolona Separate School District
Public 6-8
Distance: 16.32mi
Rank: 199th of 264
Students: 131








Frequently Asked Questions about Houston Middle School

Houston Middle School ranks 117th of 264 Mississippi middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Houston Middle School are 54% White, 37% African American, 7% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 355 students attended Houston Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Mississippi Department of Education.

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