Houck Middle School

Summary:

Houck Middle School is a public middle school in Salem, Oregon, serving 949 students in grades 6-8. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Oregon middle schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Houck Middle School's academic performance is significantly below the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 15.4% to 17.9%, compared to 30.1% to 32.4% for the Salem-Keizer School District and 40.6% to 40.7% for the state of Oregon. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates at Houck Middle School were even lower, ranging from 6.1% to 7.3%, compared to 18.5% to 20.2% for the district and 26.4% to 28.4% for the state. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Oregon middle schools for Hispanic, White, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

When comparing Houck Middle School to other middle schools in the area, it is clear that the school is an outlier in terms of academic performance. For example, Walker Middle School, located just 4.83 miles away, has significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics, ranking in the top half of Oregon middle schools. Additionally, two local charter schools, Howard Street Charter and Jane Goodall Environmental Middle Charter School, outperform Houck Middle School and the district as a whole by 30-50 percentage points. This suggests that alternative educational models may be more effective in this community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1155 Connecticut
       Salem, OR  97301-5538


(503) 399-3446

District: Salem-Keizer School District 24J

SchoolDigger Rank:
364th of 371 Oregon Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,313 Help


Students who attend Houck Middle School usually attend:

High:    North Salem High School

Feeder schools for Houck Middle School:

Elementary:    Auburn Elementary School
    Eyre Elementary School
    Four Corners Elementary School
    Miller Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.6 Help
Number of students:  873

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
72.3%
White:
17.4%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houck Middle School ranks worse than 98.1% of middle schools in Oregon. It also ranks last among 13 ranked middle schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.7. (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: Hispanic (72.3%), White (17.4%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houck Middle School is 21.6. 8 middle schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houck Middle School is $18,313. 9 middle schools in the Salem-Keizer School District 24J spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houck Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Houck Middle School 364th of 371 Oregon public middle schools. (See Houck Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Salem-Keizer School District 24J:

SchoolDigger ranks Salem-Keizer School District 24J 106th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houck Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 22.66 226th 270 16.3%
2005 11.21 258th 271 4.8%
2006 8.02 275th 285 3.5%
2007 14.44 277th 295 6.1%
2008 16.61 286th 315 9.2%
2009 21.19 286th 323 11.5%
2010 38.67 229th 343 33.2%
2011 39.74 243rd 357 31.9%
2012 36.84 287th 395 27.3%
2013 37.20 263rd 377 30.2%
2014 33.37 275th 382 28.0%
2015 21.03 324th 381 15.0%
2016 16.24 342nd 383 10.7%
2017 12.72 354th 382 7.3%
2018 10.93 364th 384 5.2%
2019 12.65 350th 379 7.7%
2022 8.87 359th 367 2.2%
2023 7.87 378th 380 0.5%
2024 7.70 364th 371 1.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 124th 137 9.5%
2019 18.62 99th 115 13.9%
2022 14.94 103rd 110 6.4%
2023 11.96 112th 114 1.8%
2024 15.98 114th 125 8.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.03 182nd 206 11.7%
2019 29.23 113th 156 27.6%
2023 26.39 123rd 150 18.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.79 290th 325 10.8%
2019 26.89 225th 282 20.2%
2022 8.80 356th 364 2.2%
2023 11.24 309th 312 1.0%
2024 12.36 242nd 244 0.8%
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Rank History for Migrant students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 30.82 19th 26 26.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.35 330th 342 3.5%
2019 11.68 258th 277 6.9%
2022 7.94 306th 310 1.3%
2023 7.91 320th 323 0.9%
2024 6.93 307th 313 1.9%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.49 34th 42 19.0%
2019 52.35 29th 44 34.1%
2024 0.80 103rd 103 0.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.10 326th 341 4.4%
2019 13.31 270th 291 7.2%
2022 10.95 301st 312 3.5%
2023 8.27 316th 318 0.6%
2024 9.84 318th 323 1.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.79 52nd 61 14.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.76 198th 210 5.7%
2019 22.36 167th 191 12.6%
2022 14.35 193rd 194 0.5%
2023 13.29 197th 201 2.0%
2024 14.27 191st 196 2.6%
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Rank History for Pacific Islander students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.40 13th 14 7.1%
2019 24.86 6th 7 14.3%
2024 71.92 1st 5 80.0%
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Rank History for White students at Houck Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.81 306th 357 14.3%
2019 21.60 284th 344 17.4%
2022 17.49 309th 355 13.0%
2023 11.87 337th 360 6.4%
2024 12.56 328th 349 6.0%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, 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: Oregon Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Houck Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 727 9 12 103 11 n/a n/a 20 882
1996 727 9 12 103 11 n/a n/a 20 882
1997 696 7 19 144 8 n/a n/a 21 895
1998 656 8 19 140 11 n/a n/a 0 834
1999 690 9 28 155 19 n/a n/a 0 901
2000 675 18 27 168 26 n/a n/a 0 914
2001 639 25 32 189 15 n/a n/a 0 900
2002 654 18 24 240 21 n/a n/a 107 1064
2003 654 18 24 240 21 n/a n/a 107 1064
2004 681 18 27 292 20 n/a n/a 58 1096
2005 673 22 33 323 18 n/a n/a 41 1110
2006 586 16 36 375 12 n/a n/a 0 1025
2007 485 10 35 402 12 n/a n/a 82 1026
2008 405 11 36 450 13 n/a n/a 82 997
2009 356 12 50 449 12 n/a n/a 89 968
2010 344 13 46 525 7 n/a n/a 28 963
2011 308 12 21 522 9 33 29 0 934
2012 294 14 20 555 9 30 30 0 952
2013 290 15 22 557 10 33 27 0 954
2014 277 15 17 570 12 38 29 0 958
2015 268 9 17 611 5 36 26 0 972
2016 293 8 21 555 10 33 30 0 950
2017 291 14 20 615 7 34 30 0 1011
2018 311 9 18 639 5 43 36 0 1061
2019 267 12 12 670 3 53 33 0 1050
2020 260 12 10 702 2 49 39 0 1074
2021 227 13 11 699 6 45 42 0 1043
2022 231 7 10 731 4 37 35 0 1055
2023 190 5 15 664 7 29 38 1 949
2024 152 7 14 631 3 29 36 1 873

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 Houck Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 882 36.3 24.3 28.2
1996 882 36.3 24.3 28.2
1997 895 41.2 21.7 27.5
1998 834 37.8 22.1 28.2
1999 901 38.9 23.2 52.2
2000 914 43.1 21.2 53.1
2001 900 46.0 19.6 55
2002 1064 50.1 21.2 66.2
2003 1064 50.1 21.2 66.2
2004 1096 51.8 21.2 65.9
2005 1110 54.7 20.3 65.5
2006 1025 56.0 18.3 67.2
2007 1026 58.5 17.5 75
2008 997 56.0 17.8 76.5
2009 968 56.5 17.1 87.6
2010 963 58.2 16.5 84.9
2011 934 54.9 16.9 84
2012 952 41.4 22.9 86.9
2013 954 44.2 21.5 86.4
2014 958 43.1 22.2 86.7
2015 972 46.0 21.1 84.7
2016 950 45.0 21.1 84.6
2017 1011 48.9 20.6 84.7
2018 1061 45.3 23.4 84.6
2019 1050 45.6 22.9 84.8
2020 1074 47.6 22.5 84.6
2021 1043 41.2 25.3 n/a
2022 1055 49.7 21.1 n/a
2023 949 45.3 20.9 73.7
2024 873 40.2 21.6 67.6

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 Houck Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 882 36.3 24.3 28.2
1996 882 36.3 24.3 28.2
1997 895 41.2 21.7 27.5
1998 834 37.8 22.1 28.2
1999 901 38.9 23.2 52.2
2000 914 43.1 21.2 53.1
2001 900 46.0 19.6 55
2002 1064 50.1 21.2 66.2
2003 1064 50.1 21.2 66.2
2004 1096 51.8 21.2 65.9
2005 1110 54.7 20.3 65.5
2006 1025 56.0 18.3 67.2
2007 1026 58.5 17.5 75
2008 997 56.0 17.8 76.5
2009 968 56.5 17.1 87.6
2010 963 58.2 16.5 84.9
2011 934 54.9 16.9 84
2012 952 41.4 22.9 86.9
2013 954 44.2 21.5 86.4
2014 958 43.1 22.2 86.7
2015 972 46.0 21.1 84.7
2016 950 45.0 21.1 84.6
2017 1011 48.9 20.6 84.7
2018 1061 45.3 23.4 84.6
2019 1050 45.6 22.9 84.8
2020 1074 47.6 22.5 84.6
2021 1043 41.2 25.3 n/a
2022 1055 49.7 21.1 n/a
2023 949 45.3 20.9 73.7
2024 873 40.2 21.6 67.6

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 Houck Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,569
2020 n/a n/a $12,215
2021 n/a n/a $13,565
2022 $1,509 (8.9%) $15,366 (91.1%) $16,875
2023 $1,563 (8.5%) $16,750 (91.5%) $18,313

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houck 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 350th of 379 Middle schoolsRanks 378th of 380 Middle schools
 7.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Houck Middle School)28.114.3
 13.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)45.630.4
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)51.541
 10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Houck Middle School)156.3
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)29.419.4
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.128.1
 9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Houck Middle School)38.218.1
 20.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)50.233.5
 16.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)54.943.8
 11.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Houck Middle School)17.810.1
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)33.922.2
 11.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)40.129.6
 10.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Houck Middle School)35.714.4
 21.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)49.132.9
 16.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)53.241.9
 11.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Houck Middle School)235.9
 17.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)34.419.3
 15.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)38.325.5
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Houck Middle School)199.6
 9.4%
   8th Grade Science (Salem-Keizer School District 24J)34.620.8
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Oregon)37.526
 11.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1050949
 9.6%
African American125
 58.3%
American Indian37
 133.3%
Asian1215
 25%
Hispanic670664
 0.9%
Pacific Islander5329
 45.3%
White267190
 28.8%
Two or More Races3338
 15.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients84.8%73.7%
 11.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Houck Middle School

Students who attend Houck Middle School usually go on to attend North Salem High School

Students at Houck Middle School are 72% Hispanic, 17% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 873 students attended Houck Middle School.

Houck Middle School ranks in the bottom 1.9% of Oregon middle schools.


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