Houston Middle

Summary:

Houston Middle is a public middle school located in Amarillo, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 656. The school is part of the Amarillo Independent School District (ISD), which is ranked 442 out of 968 school districts in Texas and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Houston Middle has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of Hispanic (44.36%) and African American (18.9%) students, the school consistently underperforms the Amarillo ISD and state averages in STAAR test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of students proficient or better in STAAR Reading for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades at Houston Middle were 33.33%, 29.78%, and 37.37%, respectively, compared to the Amarillo ISD averages of 52.82%, 47.58%, and 48.91%. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as Hispanic, African American, and English Language Learner (ELL) students, who rank in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools in their respective categories.

While Houston Middle has a relatively low dropout rate, it has a high percentage of students (87.96% in 2022-2023) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Compared to nearby schools like Bonham Middle and Lorenzo De Zavala Middle, which are also in the Amarillo ISD, Houston Middle's academic performance lags significantly behind, suggesting that the school could benefit from targeted interventions and support programs to address the specific needs of its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 815 Independence
       Amarillo, TX  79106-6973


(806) 326-3600

District: Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1845th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,867 Help


Students who attend Houston Middle usually attend:

High:    Amtech Career Academy
    Tascosa High School

Feeder schools for Houston Middle:

Elementary:    Avondale Elementary
    San Jacinto Elementary
    Wills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  656

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
44.4%
White:
26.4%
African American:
18.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Houston Middle ranks worse than 78.1% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 9 ranked middle schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.19. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Houston Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (44.4%), White (26.4%), African American (18.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88% 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 is 12.9, which is the lowest among 12 middle schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd)! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Middle is $11,867, which is the 2nd highest among 9 middle schools in the Amarillo Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Houston Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Houston Middle 1845th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Houston Middle in the ranking list.)

Amarillo Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Amarillo Independent School District (Isd) 442nd of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houston Middle

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Rank History for all students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 42.39 1071st 1573 31.9%
2005 43.87 1014th 1582 35.9%
2006 41.84 1052nd 1585 33.6%
2007 44.74 1079th 1684 35.9%
2008 40.66 1227th 1718 28.6%
2009 55.44 879th 1763 50.1%
2010 50.02 1077th 1803 40.3%
2011 47.73 1212th 1895 36.0%
2012 41.41 1241st 1951 36.4%
2013 39.62 1329th 1973 32.6%
2014 41.10 1263rd 1987 36.4%
2015 38.98 1368th 2043 33.0%
2016 29.88 1553rd 1987 21.8%
2017 34.93 1332nd 2027 34.3%
2018 36.36 1341st 2080 35.5%
2019 29.30 1625th 2193 25.9%
2021 31.38 1544th 2252 31.4%
2022 31.53 1586th 2254 29.6%
2023 30.33 1712th 2330 26.5%
2024 26.19 1845th 2361 21.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.63 425th 720 41.0%
2019 15.17 705th 753 6.4%
2021 34.96 502nd 743 32.4%
2022 30.51 620th 813 23.7%
2023 30.58 615th 817 24.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.52 808th 1376 41.3%
2019 37.92 882nd 1445 39.0%
2021 41.67 867th 1592 45.5%
2022 22.56 1471st 1643 10.5%
2023 46.79 823rd 1720 52.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.27 1196th 1597 25.1%
2019 39.47 915th 1626 43.7%
2021 40.60 892nd 1712 47.9%
2022 32.21 1284th 1757 26.9%
2023 33.47 1269th 1815 30.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.14 1170th 2039 42.6%
2019 35.41 1452nd 2073 30.0%
2021 42.03 1235th 2172 43.1%
2022 35.28 1520th 2220 31.5%
2023 33.62 1588th 2251 29.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.79 1317th 2008 34.4%
2019 30.36 1535th 2047 25.0%
2021 33.55 1462nd 2151 32.0%
2022 30.97 1605th 2221 27.7%
2023 33.06 1601st 2241 28.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.65 711th 1430 50.3%
2019 42.04 1037th 1446 28.3%
2021 39.99 1059th 1501 29.4%
2022 55.23 811th 1488 45.5%
2023 43.96 1048th 1481 29.2%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.72 1051st 2008 47.7%
2019 43.50 1085th 2058 47.3%
2021 43.29 1095th 2118 48.3%
2022 32.47 1592nd 2182 27.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.61 1353rd 2030 33.3%
2019 27.37 1614th 2069 22.0%
2021 31.43 1499th 2168 30.9%
2022 32.03 1568th 2228 29.6%
2023 27.03 1729th 2245 23.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.45 568th 587 3.2%
2019 11.09 558th 594 6.1%
2021 25.61 491st 589 16.6%
2022 17.63 550th 606 9.2%
2023 30.56 499th 616 19.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.14 737th 1167 36.8%
2019 30.80 872nd 1193 26.9%
2021 33.24 839th 1213 30.8%
2022 32.16 896th 1251 28.4%
2023 30.95 908th 1273 28.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.50 1073rd 1895 43.4%
2019 39.53 1173rd 1935 39.4%
2021 32.15 1442nd 2043 29.4%
2022 30.54 1562nd 2077 24.8%
2023 31.99 1540th 2116 27.2%
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Rank History for White students at Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.49 1157th 1673 30.8%
2019 21.50 1461st 1684 13.2%
2021 26.12 1404th 1700 17.4%
2022 25.88 1424th 1723 17.4%
2023 23.77 1476th 1749 15.6%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Houston Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 515 75 2 86 4 n/a n/a 0 682
1989 551 86 1 80 6 n/a n/a 0 724
1990 509 94 1 80 4 n/a n/a 0 688
1991 500 97 2 85 2 n/a n/a 0 686
1992 545 98 3 122 2 n/a n/a 0 770
1993 541 99 3 137 2 n/a n/a 0 782
1994 551 115 6 148 3 n/a n/a 0 823
1995 650 157 11 161 6 n/a n/a 0 985
1996 650 157 11 161 6 n/a n/a 0 985
1997 623 167 12 180 4 n/a n/a 0 986
1998 567 172 8 189 2 n/a n/a 0 938
1999 544 174 11 205 1 n/a n/a 0 935
2000 486 181 11 218 1 n/a n/a 0 897
2001 431 179 14 232 1 n/a n/a 0 857
2002 459 178 8 246 2 n/a n/a 0 893
2003 459 178 8 246 2 n/a n/a 0 893
2004 441 177 9 246 1 n/a n/a 0 874
2005 412 217 7 263 2 n/a n/a 0 901
2006 350 207 5 273 1 n/a n/a 0 836
2007 320 213 7 269 5 n/a n/a 0 814
2008 300 201 12 273 6 n/a n/a 0 792
2009 277 173 19 298 6 n/a n/a 0 773
2010 274 171 34 304 6 n/a n/a 0 789
2011 262 154 44 318 12 3 27 0 820
2012 246 173 53 315 5 4 17 0 813
2013 239 175 70 324 5 3 18 0 834
2014 208 178 58 375 3 0 27 0 849
2015 215 170 69 373 3 1 39 0 870
2016 230 178 65 404 3 1 35 0 916
2017 197 163 63 361 1 1 38 0 824
2018 170 151 61 341 4 2 36 0 765
2019 155 151 49 275 3 3 35 0 671
2020 167 142 45 247 3 5 38 0 647
2021 182 140 47 251 2 5 33 0 660
2022 189 127 54 290 1 3 43 0 707
2023 173 124 39 291 2 3 24 0 656

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 682 40.0 17.0 n/a
1989 724 n/a n/a n/a
1990 688 38.0 18.1 n/a
1991 686 37.8 18.1 n/a
1992 770 40.8 18.8 52.2
1993 782 43.0 18.2 53.7
1994 823 48.0 17.1 43.9
1995 985 55.0 17.9 16.8
1996 985 55.0 17.9 16.8
1997 986 54.6 18.1 43.6
1998 938 59.4 15.8 41
1999 935 56.3 16.6 48.4
2000 897 59.1 15.2 56.1
2001 857 60.0 14.3 58.6
2002 893 65.1 13.7 61.7
2003 893 65.1 13.7 61.7
2004 874 64.4 13.6 62.4
2005 901 66.9 13.5 68
2006 836 69.5 12.0 71.2
2007 814 66.1 12.3 74.9
2008 792 67.1 11.8 76.4
2009 773 67.2 11.5 76.7
2010 789 63.9 12.3 78.6
2011 820 63.4 12.9 80.2
2012 813 64.2 12.6 83
2013 834 63.1 13.2 82.3
2014 849 65.0 13.0 81.9
2015 870 64.0 13.5 81.4
2016 916 66.0 13.8 82.4
2017 824 65.6 12.5 82.6
2018 765 60.7 12.5 87.1
2019 671 59.7 11.2 85.5
2020 647 57.2 11.2 83.8
2021 660 55.0 11.9 83.8
2022 707 53.9 13.1 81
2023 656 50.6 12.9 88

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 682 40.0 17.0 n/a
1989 724 n/a n/a n/a
1990 688 38.0 18.1 n/a
1991 686 37.8 18.1 n/a
1992 770 40.8 18.8 52.2
1993 782 43.0 18.2 53.7
1994 823 48.0 17.1 43.9
1995 985 55.0 17.9 16.8
1996 985 55.0 17.9 16.8
1997 986 54.6 18.1 43.6
1998 938 59.4 15.8 41
1999 935 56.3 16.6 48.4
2000 897 59.1 15.2 56.1
2001 857 60.0 14.3 58.6
2002 893 65.1 13.7 61.7
2003 893 65.1 13.7 61.7
2004 874 64.4 13.6 62.4
2005 901 66.9 13.5 68
2006 836 69.5 12.0 71.2
2007 814 66.1 12.3 74.9
2008 792 67.1 11.8 76.4
2009 773 67.2 11.5 76.7
2010 789 63.9 12.3 78.6
2011 820 63.4 12.9 80.2
2012 813 64.2 12.6 83
2013 834 63.1 13.2 82.3
2014 849 65.0 13.0 81.9
2015 870 64.0 13.5 81.4
2016 916 66.0 13.8 82.4
2017 824 65.6 12.5 82.6
2018 765 60.7 12.5 87.1
2019 671 59.7 11.2 85.5
2020 647 57.2 11.2 83.8
2021 660 55.0 11.9 83.8
2022 707 53.9 13.1 81
2023 656 50.6 12.9 88

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,686 (14.8%) $9,744 (85.2%) $11,430
2020 $1,519 (13.5%) $9,715 (86.5%) $11,235
2021 $1,962 (16.5%) $9,905 (83.5%) $11,867

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Houston Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1625th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1712th of 2330 Middle schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Houston Middle)1732
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))3148
 17%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle)2220
 2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4835
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Houston Middle)2926
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))4348
 5%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle)710
 3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))2318
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Houston Middle)4141
   8th Grade Reading (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5052
 2%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle)7053
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6556
 9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Houston Middle)4638
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))5245
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Houston Middle)2022
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))3028
 2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Houston Middle)98100
 2%
   End of Course Algebra I (Amarillo Independent School District (Isd))6057
 3%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students671656
 2.2%
African American151124
 17.9%
American Indian32
 33.3%
Asian4939
 20.4%
Hispanic275291
 5.8%
Pacific Islander33
White155173
 11.6%
Two or More Races3524
 31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.5%88%
 2.4%


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Students who attend Houston Middle usually go on to attend Amtech Career Academy

Students at Houston Middle are 44% Hispanic, 26% White, 19% African American, 6% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

Houston Middle ranks in the bottom 21.9% of Texas middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 656 students attended Houston Middle.


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