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William G Houston Middle School

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William G Houston Middle School is a public middle school located in Angola, NY, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 503 students. The school is part of the Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore), which is ranked 641 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a rating of 1 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Despite spending significantly more per student ($19,457 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Fredonia Middle School and Orchard Park Middle School, William G Houston Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of New York middle schools, with a ranking between 981 and 1271 out of 1500 schools over the past 5 years. The school's performance on state assessments is also significantly below the state and district averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 25% to 35% in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the school struggles to support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% of New York middle schools for female students, male students, Native American students, white students, special education students, and low socioeconomic status students.

Over the past 3 years, William G Houston Middle School has seen a decline in enrollment and a shift in its racial makeup, with the percentage of white students decreasing from 77.67% to 70.38% and the percentage of Native American students increasing from 14.69% to 18.29%. These demographic changes may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, which have been inconsistent, with proficiency rates fluctuating from year to year. When compared to nearby middle schools, William G Houston Middle School consistently underperforms, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's instructional practices, resource allocation, and support systems to improve outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8855 Erie Rd
       Angola, NY  14006-9624

(716) 926-2402

District: Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1271st of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,457 Help


Students who attend William G Houston Middle School usually attend:

High:    Lake Shore Senior High School

Feeder schools for William G Houston Middle School:

Elementary:    A J Schmidt Elementary School
    Highland Elementary School
    John T Waugh Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.6 Help
Number of students:  503

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.4%
American Indian:
18.3%
Hispanic:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Compare Details William G Houston Middle School ranks worse than 84.7% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.22. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (70.4%), American Indian (18.3%), Hispanic (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at William G Houston Middle School is 9.6. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at William G Houston Middle School is $19,457.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

William G Houston Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks William G Houston Middle School 1271st of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See William G Houston Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore):

SchoolDigger ranks Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) 641st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for William G Houston Middle School

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Rank History for all students at William G Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.52 350th 1095 68.0%
2007 77.71 243rd 1123 78.4%
2008 76.57 274th 1185 76.9%
2009 76.11 267th 1224 78.2%
2010 78.97 245th 1243 80.3%
2011 75.94 320th 1295 75.3%
2012 65.80 499th 1337 62.7%
2013 46.49 716th 1373 47.9%
2014 45.02 762nd 1401 45.6%
2015 40.96 828th 1407 41.2%
2016 33.88 964th 1429 32.5%
2017 28.25 1075th 1455 26.1%
2018 38.05 899th 1438 37.5%
2019 28.10 1056th 1439 26.6%
2021 26.13 981st 1242 21.0%
2022 31.75 1035th 1479 30.0%
2023 21.22 1271st 1500 15.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at William G Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.81 837th 1170 28.5%
2019 27.62 946th 1139 16.9%
2021 27.89 403rd 522 22.8%
2022 34.26 882nd 1283 31.3%
2023 19.20 1247th 1307 4.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William G Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.73 969th 1245 22.2%
2019 22.73 1056th 1241 14.9%
2021 24.53 787th 935 15.8%
2022 27.00 1043rd 1306 20.1%
2023 19.43 1154th 1288 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at William G Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.10 894th 1353 33.9%
2019 29.98 997th 1370 27.2%
2021 21.75 914th 1066 14.3%
2022 32.93 1001st 1454 31.2%
2023 25.30 1180th 1463 19.3%
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Rank History for Male students at William G Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.08 829th 1352 38.7%
2019 28.70 984th 1366 28.0%
2021 29.01 800th 1071 25.3%
2022 32.38 1014th 1455 30.3%
2023 19.62 1281st 1464 12.5%
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Rank History for Native American students at William G Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.69 20th 25 20.0%
2019 28.18 11th 18 38.9%
2021 45.74 7th 10 30.0%
2022 25.40 20th 24 16.7%
2023 18.09 17th 20 15.0%
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Rank History for White students at William G Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.47 595th 763 22.0%
2019 18.03 643rd 716 10.2%
2021 18.57 541st 614 11.9%
2022 24.09 610th 748 18.4%
2023 13.00 726th 772 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for William G Houston Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 727 5 0 9 26 n/a n/a 0 767
1990 750 5 0 6 19 n/a n/a 0 780
1991 744 5 0 7 27 n/a n/a 0 783
1992 778 10 1 15 29 n/a n/a 0 833
1993 758 9 1 7 30 n/a n/a 0 805
1994 810 6 3 5 31 n/a n/a 0 855
1995 805 7 2 14 44 n/a n/a 0 872
1996 805 7 2 14 44 n/a n/a 0 872
1997 804 5 1 4 43 n/a n/a 0 857
1998 823 4 1 11 50 n/a n/a 0 889
1999 865 2 3 9 42 n/a n/a 0 921
2000 875 3 6 8 43 n/a n/a 0 935
2001 870 7 8 10 36 n/a n/a 0 931
2002 775 9 2 14 44 n/a n/a 0 844
2003 775 9 2 14 44 n/a n/a 0 844
2004 742 8 2 11 53 n/a n/a 0 816
2005 718 9 0 13 61 n/a n/a 0 801
2006 648 9 2 14 68 n/a n/a 0 741
2007 589 14 2 10 53 n/a n/a 0 668
2008 555 13 3 11 66 n/a n/a 4 652
2009 532 14 4 11 58 n/a n/a 0 619
2010 545 17 8 14 81 n/a n/a 0 665
2011 539 14 7 13 72 0 0 0 645
2012 554 14 7 10 78 1 0 0 664
2013 547 13 6 9 68 1 2 0 646
2014 531 13 5 11 76 0 2 0 638
2015 492 9 5 9 80 0 4 0 599
2016 450 9 4 10 78 0 6 0 557
2017 401 5 2 9 64 0 11 0 492
2018 397 6 1 12 70 0 19 0 505
2019 409 7 1 11 74 0 15 0 517
2020 415 4 0 17 74 0 16 0 526
2021 386 4 1 22 73 0 11 0 497
2022 373 2 2 31 83 0 14 0 505
2023 354 5 6 30 92 0 16 0 503

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 William G Houston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 767 63.1 12.1 n/a
1990 780 61.6 12.6 n/a
1991 783 62.4 12.5 n/a
1992 833 62.6 13.3 n/a
1993 805 60.0 13.4 n/a
1994 855 59.7 14.3 19.5
1995 872 61.9 14.1 18.7
1996 872 61.9 14.1 18.7
1997 857 64.8 13.2 20.2
1998 889 66.9 13.3 18.1
1999 921 67.4 13.7 17.4
2000 935 63.4 14.7 27.6
2001 931 62.9 14.8 22.1
2002 844 63.8 13.2 27.4
2003 844 63.8 13.2 27.4
2004 816 n/a n/a n/a
2005 801 66.7 12.0 35.5
2006 741 64.0 11.6 32.3
2007 668 58.4 11.4 38.6
2008 652 58.4 11.2 29.3
2009 619 57.9 10.7 33
2010 665 58.8 11.3 39.2
2011 645 49.8 12.9 38.8
2012 664 58.8 11.2 41.6
2013 646 55.2 11.6 45
2014 638 53.8 11.8 36.8
2015 599 50.0 11.9 48.4
2016 557 52.0 10.7 47
2017 492 49.5 9.9 51.2
2018 505 49.6 10.1 52.7
2019 517 50.0 10.3 16.4
2020 526 45.0 11.6 54
2021 497 42.3 11.7 48.3
2022 505 42.0 12.0 53.7
2023 503 52.1 9.6 n/a

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 William G Houston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 767 63.1 12.1 n/a
1990 780 61.6 12.6 n/a
1991 783 62.4 12.5 n/a
1992 833 62.6 13.3 n/a
1993 805 60.0 13.4 n/a
1994 855 59.7 14.3 19.5
1995 872 61.9 14.1 18.7
1996 872 61.9 14.1 18.7
1997 857 64.8 13.2 20.2
1998 889 66.9 13.3 18.1
1999 921 67.4 13.7 17.4
2000 935 63.4 14.7 27.6
2001 931 62.9 14.8 22.1
2002 844 63.8 13.2 27.4
2003 844 63.8 13.2 27.4
2004 816 n/a n/a n/a
2005 801 66.7 12.0 35.5
2006 741 64.0 11.6 32.3
2007 668 58.4 11.4 38.6
2008 652 58.4 11.2 29.3
2009 619 57.9 10.7 33
2010 665 58.8 11.3 39.2
2011 645 49.8 12.9 38.8
2012 664 58.8 11.2 41.6
2013 646 55.2 11.6 45
2014 638 53.8 11.8 36.8
2015 599 50.0 11.9 48.4
2016 557 52.0 10.7 47
2017 492 49.5 9.9 51.2
2018 505 49.6 10.1 52.7
2019 517 50.0 10.3 16.4
2020 526 45.0 11.6 54
2021 497 42.3 11.7 48.3
2022 505 42.0 12.0 53.7
2023 503 52.1 9.6 n/a

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.

Immunization Rates

William G Houston Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.8%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%
201499.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201599.7%0.3%0.0%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.7%
201699.6%0.2%0.2%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201797.8%0.8%0.0%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%99.2%
201898.2%1.0%0.4%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%98.6%
201997.7%0.0%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%
202099.2%0.0%99.4%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%99.4%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for William G Houston Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $795 (4.7%) $16,053 (95.3%) $16,848
2020 $802 (4.7%) $16,106 (95.3%) $16,908
2021 $804 (4.5%) $17,147 (95.5%) $17,951
2022 $2,336 (12.0%) $17,059 (88.0%) $19,394
2023 $2,575 (13.2%) $16,882 (86.8%) $19,457

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William G Houston Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1056th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1271st of 1500 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (William G Houston Middle School)3430.4
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore))3430.4
 3.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4745.8
 1.2%
6th Grade Math (William G Houston Middle School)3830.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore))3830.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Math (New York)4748.1
 1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (William G Houston Middle School)2125.9
 4.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore))2125.4
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (William G Houston Middle School)3734.9
 2.1%
   7th Grade Math (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore))3734.1
 2.9%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (William G Houston Middle School)2635.1
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore))2634.3
 8.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (William G Houston Middle School)1325
 12%
   8th Grade Math (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore))1324.5
 11.5%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (William G Houston Middle School)100100
   End of Course Algebra I (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore))83.778.8
 4.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (William G Houston Middle School)100100
   End of Course Living Environment (Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore))89.580.8
 8.7%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students517503
 2.7%
African American75
 28.6%
American Indian7492
 24.3%
Asian16
 500%
Hispanic1130
 172.7%
Pacific Islander00
White409354
 13.4%
Two or More Races1516
 6.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about William G Houston Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 503 students attended William G Houston Middle School.

William G Houston Middle School ranks in the bottom 15.3% of New York middle schools.

Students at William G Houston Middle School are 70% White, 18% American Indian, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend William G Houston Middle School usually go on to attend Lake Shore Senior High School


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