Houston Middle School

Summary:

Houston Middle School is a high-performing public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Germantown, Tennessee, part of the highly-ranked Germantown District. With 897 students, the school has a predominantly White student population, along with Asian, African American, and Hispanic students.

Houston Middle School consistently ranks among the top 30 middle schools in Tennessee, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments significantly outpace the state and district averages, particularly in Mathematics and Science. Houston Middle School's performance is strong across all student subgroups, including Female, Male, Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented students. This consistent high performance over the years suggests a well-established and effective educational program.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Kirby Middle School, Hickory Ridge Middle, and Ridgeway Middle, which are part of the lower-ranked Memphis-Shelby County Schools district, Houston Middle School stands out as an exceptional institution. Despite serving a relatively affluent student population, the school also performs well in supporting students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, further demonstrating its commitment to serving the diverse needs of its community.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9400 Wolf River BLVD
       Germantown, TN  38139


(901) 756-2366

District: Germantown

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 587 Tennessee Middle Schools


Students who attend Houston Middle School usually attend:

High:    Houston High School

Feeder schools for Houston Middle School:

Elementary:    Dogwood Elementary School
    Farmington Elementary School
    Forest Hill Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.7 Help
Number of students:  897

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.8%
Asian:
7.7%
African American:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Compare Details Houston Middle School ranks better than 95.4% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.12. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Houston Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Middle School 27th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Houston Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Germantown:

SchoolDigger ranks Germantown 7th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houston Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 69.42 81st 362 77.6%
2018 96.26 11th 563 98.0%
2019 94.43 21st 574 96.3%
2021 91.88 29th 576 95.0%
2022 92.61 32nd 569 94.4%
2023 93.62 27th 594 95.5%
2024 94.12 27th 587 95.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.77 8th 279 97.1%
2019 59.51 37th 222 83.3%
2021 83.61 8th 238 96.6%
2022 71.86 24th 260 90.8%
2023 80.85 15th 288 94.8%
2024 82.21 18th 299 94.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.63 76th 481 84.2%
2021 58.65 125th 483 74.1%
2022 51.30 203rd 495 59.0%
2023 71.97 81st 514 84.2%
2024 68.62 92nd 510 82.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.14 21st 529 96.0%
2021 90.00 33rd 538 93.9%
2022 92.71 27th 552 95.1%
2023 90.81 32nd 560 94.3%
2024 94.09 21st 554 96.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.90 7th 35 80.0%
2021 77.88 6th 39 84.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.88 22nd 523 95.8%
2021 91.85 24th 529 95.5%
2022 89.91 34th 540 93.7%
2023 93.76 24th 557 95.7%
2024 92.47 29th 560 94.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.63 5th 58 91.4%
2019 78.54 9th 55 83.6%
2021 70.77 21st 62 66.1%
2022 67.04 23rd 62 62.9%
2023 66.87 21st 56 62.5%
2024 73.58 16th 65 75.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.69 19th 284 93.3%
2019 90.54 17th 293 94.2%
2021 88.39 12th 277 95.7%
2022 82.08 29th 299 90.3%
2023 83.89 33rd 316 89.6%
2024 79.36 43rd 318 86.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 91.95 13th 228 94.3%
2021 82.21 23rd 261 91.2%
2022 83.11 29th 275 89.5%
2023 92.50 14th 285 95.1%
2024 94.59 10th 285 96.5%
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Rank History for White students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.81 13th 481 97.3%
2019 90.59 32nd 484 93.4%
2021 87.30 42nd 496 91.5%
2022 89.46 34th 500 93.2%
2023 91.39 33rd 503 93.4%
2024 91.10 38th 504 92.5%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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: Tennessee Department of Education

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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
2015 710 53 90 33 1 3 9 0 899
2016 708 62 98 30 2 5 9 0 914
2017 726 55 102 34 3 4 9 0 933
2018 767 53 95 29 3 1 22 0 970
2019 741 52 90 34 1 2 41 0 961
2020 742 62 99 33 0 3 36 0 975
2021 704 63 83 36 1 2 39 0 928
2022 662 61 80 47 1 2 21 0 874
2023 680 60 69 48 0 3 37 0 897

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
2015 899 n/a n/a 5.5
2016 914 48.0 19.0 7.8
2017 933 49.7 18.7 n/a
2018 970 53.4 18.1 n/a
2019 961 58.0 16.5 n/a
2020 975 56.5 17.2 5.9
2021 928 57.2 16.2 n/a
2022 874 56.0 15.6 n/a
2023 897 53.7 16.7 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 Houston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 899 n/a n/a 5.5
2016 914 48.0 19.0 7.8
2017 933 49.7 18.7 n/a
2018 970 53.4 18.1 n/a
2019 961 58.0 16.5 n/a
2020 975 56.5 17.2 5.9
2021 928 57.2 16.2 n/a
2022 874 56.0 15.6 n/a
2023 897 53.7 16.7 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $515 (6.1%) $7,674 (91.2%) $8,415
2020 $381 (4.7%) $7,584 (92.7%) $8,181
2021 $659 (7.1%) $8,515 (91.1%) $9,342
2022 $1,250 (11.4%) $9,307 (85.2%) $10,929
2023 $990 (9.2%) $9,448 (87.9%) $10,751

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Houston Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 21st of 574 Middle schoolsRanks 27th of 594 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle School)70.867.2
 3.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Germantown)71.767.3
 4.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)3933.8
 5.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Middle School)65.361.8
 3.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown)63.561
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.435.9
 2.5%
6th Grade Social Studies (Houston Middle School)69.565
 4.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Germantown)70.162.6
 7.5%
   6th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)3843.4
 5.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle School)5470.2
 16.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Germantown)53.766.3
 12.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)33.635
 1.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Middle School)61.368.3
 7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown)60.665
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.436.1
 0.7%
7th Grade Social Studies (Houston Middle School)78.284
 5.8%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Germantown)74.876.8
 2%
   7th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)43.246.9
 3.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle School)48.950.7
 1.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Germantown)46.650.7
 4.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)35.134
 1.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Houston Middle School)49.855.5
 5.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Germantown)47.253.3
 6.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)27.126.3
 0.8%
8th Grade Algebra I (Houston Middle School)85.462.6
 22.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Germantown)88.570.7
 17.8%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Tennessee)75.676.3
 0.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Middle School)75.575.6
 0.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Germantown)74.173.8
 0.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Tennessee)41.541.6
 0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Houston Middle School)58.763.8
 5.1%
   All Grades Mathematics (Germantown)7072.3
 2.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Houston Middle School)5961.5
 2.5%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Germantown)62.769.4
 6.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%
All Grades Algebra I (Houston Middle School)87.962.6
 25.3%
   All Grades Algebra I (Germantown)44.630.3
 14.3%
   All Grades Algebra I (Tennessee)27.423.2
 4.2%
All Grades Social Studies (Houston Middle School)74.574.3
 0.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Germantown)7370.8
 2.2%
   All Grades Social Studies (Tennessee)40.943.9
 3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students961897
 6.7%
African American5260
 15.4%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian9069
 23.3%
Hispanic3448
 41.2%
Pacific Islander23
 50%
White741680
 8.2%
Two or More Races4137
 9.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Houston Middle School

Students who attend Houston Middle School usually go on to attend Houston High School

Yes! Houston Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 27th of 587 Tennessee middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 897 students attended Houston Middle School.

Students at Houston Middle School are 76% White, 8% Asian, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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

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