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Sam Houston Middle

Summary:

Sam Houston Middle is a public middle school in Garland, Texas, serving 898 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Garland Independent School District, which is ranked 535 out of 968 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sam Houston Middle faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 74.5% Hispanic, significantly higher than the state average. The school consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years. Its STAAR test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, 90.65% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. However, the school has relatively low dropout rates, ranging from 0.0% to 0.4% over the past several years, which is better than the state average.

Nearby schools within the same district, such as Bussey Middle and O'Banion Middle, also struggle academically but perform better than Sam Houston Middle. This suggests that factors specific to Sam Houston Middle, beyond just district-level challenges, may be contributing to its underperformance. However, the school's performance on the STAAR Algebra I End-of-Course exam is notably higher than its other subject areas, with proficiency rates around 90% in recent years, indicating a potential strength in the school's math instruction or a successful program targeting high-achieving students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2232 Sussex Dr
       Garland, TX  75041-1498

(972) 926-2640

District: Garland Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
2109th of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,046 Help


Students who attend Sam Houston Middle usually attend:

High:    Garland High School
    Lakeview Centennial High School
    N Garland High School
    Naaman Forest High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  898

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
74.5%
American Indian:
9.4%
White:
6.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.6% Help


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Compare Details Sam Houston Middle ranks worse than 89.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.45. (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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (74.5%), American Indian (9.4%), White (6.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 90.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sam Houston Middle is 13.8, which is the 5th best among 12 middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sam Houston Middle is $10,046, which is the 3rd highest among 12 middle schools in the Garland Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sam Houston Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Sam Houston Middle 2109th of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Sam Houston Middle in the ranking list.)

Garland Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Garland Independent School District (Isd) 535th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sam Houston Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.13 1367th 1573 13.1%
2005 14.53 1448th 1582 8.5%
2006 22.46 1359th 1585 14.3%
2007 23.95 1449th 1684 14.0%
2008 33.88 1361st 1718 20.8%
2009 38.59 1298th 1763 26.4%
2010 40.18 1330th 1803 26.2%
2011 43.60 1309th 1895 30.9%
2012 31.46 1470th 1951 24.7%
2013 27.54 1599th 1973 19.0%
2014 23.88 1649th 1987 17.0%
2015 17.76 1815th 2043 11.2%
2016 22.31 1698th 1987 14.5%
2017 17.58 1818th 2027 10.3%
2018 24.71 1696th 2080 18.5%
2019 29.52 1619th 2193 26.2%
2021 13.51 2071st 2252 8.0%
2022 19.13 1955th 2254 13.3%
2023 19.51 2005th 2330 13.9%
2024 16.45 2109th 2361 10.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 7.95 729th 743 1.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.09 721st 1376 47.6%
2019 51.00 547th 1445 62.1%
2021 28.37 1284th 1592 19.3%
2022 35.90 1087th 1643 33.8%
2023 34.12 1176th 1720 31.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.13 1306th 1597 18.2%
2019 36.36 1038th 1626 36.2%
2021 28.32 1390th 1712 18.8%
2022 30.87 1333rd 1757 24.1%
2023 30.68 1389th 1815 23.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.64 1547th 2039 24.1%
2019 38.47 1340th 2073 35.4%
2021 19.71 1944th 2172 10.5%
2022 27.56 1789th 2220 19.4%
2023 27.30 1799th 2251 20.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.54 1685th 2008 16.1%
2019 26.85 1637th 2047 20.0%
2021 14.28 1994th 2151 7.3%
2022 18.23 1973rd 2221 11.2%
2023 20.21 1922nd 2241 14.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.93 1242nd 1430 13.1%
2019 29.54 1206th 1446 16.6%
2021 11.63 1399th 1501 6.8%
2022 26.83 1259th 1488 15.4%
2023 40.22 1096th 1481 26.0%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.02 1454th 2008 27.6%
2019 45.68 1011th 2058 50.9%
2021 23.66 1860th 2118 12.2%
2022 35.00 1506th 2182 31.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.52 1612th 2030 20.6%
2019 32.31 1460th 2069 29.4%
2021 14.66 2004th 2168 7.6%
2022 20.77 1914th 2228 14.1%
2023 19.15 1949th 2245 13.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.52 516th 587 12.1%
2019 33.04 450th 594 24.2%
2021 20.12 524th 589 11.0%
2022 25.16 508th 606 16.2%
2023 21.57 541st 616 12.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.17 877th 1167 24.9%
2019 34.23 795th 1193 33.4%
2021 24.12 1041st 1213 14.2%
2022 31.01 925th 1251 26.1%
2023 28.12 955th 1273 25.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.29 1507th 1895 20.5%
2019 34.33 1334th 1935 31.1%
2021 16.50 1886th 2043 7.7%
2022 21.08 1810th 2077 12.9%
2023 22.41 1810th 2116 14.5%
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Rank History for White students at Sam Houston Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.85 1254th 1673 25.0%
2019 23.76 1422nd 1684 15.6%
2021 9.23 1637th 1700 3.7%
2022 26.39 1415th 1723 17.9%
2023 33.90 1274th 1749 27.2%
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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 Sam Houston Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 481 44 7 62 5 n/a n/a 0 599
1989 478 45 12 102 4 n/a n/a 0 641
1990 499 63 9 120 5 n/a n/a 0 696
1991 499 72 3 132 5 n/a n/a 0 711
1992 522 79 7 165 7 n/a n/a 0 780
1993 561 91 7 196 9 n/a n/a 0 864
1994 568 127 11 203 10 n/a n/a 0 919
1995 486 164 16 213 11 n/a n/a 0 890
1996 486 164 16 213 11 n/a n/a 0 890
1997 455 135 14 248 10 n/a n/a 0 862
1998 425 96 9 243 6 n/a n/a 0 779
1999 370 91 6 316 5 n/a n/a 0 788
2000 327 92 9 351 7 n/a n/a 0 786
2001 241 101 28 476 6 n/a n/a 0 852
2002 151 77 8 454 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2003 151 77 8 454 3 n/a n/a 0 693
2004 118 65 8 431 4 n/a n/a 0 626
2005 104 75 6 482 6 n/a n/a 0 673
2006 95 73 9 491 3 n/a n/a 0 671
2007 77 72 10 577 3 n/a n/a 0 739
2008 57 60 12 639 1 n/a n/a 0 769
2009 50 76 19 732 3 n/a n/a 0 880
2010 66 81 7 686 3 n/a n/a 0 843
2011 62 72 2 713 4 1 7 0 861
2012 62 92 7 780 7 0 10 0 958
2013 63 78 9 836 7 0 9 0 1002
2014 65 90 8 887 5 0 11 0 1066
2015 65 75 13 898 11 0 10 0 1072
2016 64 96 11 877 7 0 12 0 1067
2017 69 75 11 899 6 0 13 0 1073
2018 63 70 13 841 7 0 11 0 1005
2019 54 57 16 866 7 0 9 0 1009
2020 60 49 20 899 5 0 8 0 1041
2021 54 59 23 894 18 1 14 0 1063
2022 68 55 12 768 93 1 15 0 1012
2023 58 57 15 669 84 1 14 0 898

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 Sam Houston Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 31.0 19.3 n/a
1989 641 n/a n/a n/a
1990 696 36.0 19.3 n/a
1991 711 35.6 19.9 n/a
1992 780 43.2 18.0 20.6
1993 864 45.0 19.2 35.1
1994 919 50.6 18.2 31.3
1995 890 50.1 17.8 38.7
1996 890 50.1 17.8 38.7
1997 862 50.1 17.2 35.5
1998 779 45.0 17.3 33.6
1999 788 46.5 16.9 52.8
2000 786 50.5 15.6 55.1
2001 852 52.2 16.3 56.9
2002 693 50.7 13.7 72
2003 693 50.7 13.7 72
2004 626 48.9 12.8 76
2005 673 51.2 13.1 77.3
2006 671 54.3 12.4 80.8
2007 739 54.8 13.5 84.6
2008 769 54.6 14.1 76.1
2009 880 57.6 15.3 83.4
2010 843 56.6 14.8 88.8
2011 861 60.0 14.3 88.7
2012 958 60.9 15.7 88.1
2013 1002 64.3 15.5 90
2014 1066 68.7 15.5 87.4
2015 1072 74.0 14.4 84.6
2016 1067 72.0 14.8 89.3
2017 1073 72.0 14.8 87
2018 1005 72.5 13.8 79.2
2019 1009 73.4 13.7 85.7
2020 1041 71.8 14.4 86.2
2021 1063 73.2 14.5 84.7
2022 1012 69.4 14.5 90.9
2023 898 64.8 13.8 90.6

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 Sam Houston Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 599 31.0 19.3 n/a
1989 641 n/a n/a n/a
1990 696 36.0 19.3 n/a
1991 711 35.6 19.9 n/a
1992 780 43.2 18.0 20.6
1993 864 45.0 19.2 35.1
1994 919 50.6 18.2 31.3
1995 890 50.1 17.8 38.7
1996 890 50.1 17.8 38.7
1997 862 50.1 17.2 35.5
1998 779 45.0 17.3 33.6
1999 788 46.5 16.9 52.8
2000 786 50.5 15.6 55.1
2001 852 52.2 16.3 56.9
2002 693 50.7 13.7 72
2003 693 50.7 13.7 72
2004 626 48.9 12.8 76
2005 673 51.2 13.1 77.3
2006 671 54.3 12.4 80.8
2007 739 54.8 13.5 84.6
2008 769 54.6 14.1 76.1
2009 880 57.6 15.3 83.4
2010 843 56.6 14.8 88.8
2011 861 60.0 14.3 88.7
2012 958 60.9 15.7 88.1
2013 1002 64.3 15.5 90
2014 1066 68.7 15.5 87.4
2015 1072 74.0 14.4 84.6
2016 1067 72.0 14.8 89.3
2017 1073 72.0 14.8 87
2018 1005 72.5 13.8 79.2
2019 1009 73.4 13.7 85.7
2020 1041 71.8 14.4 86.2
2021 1063 73.2 14.5 84.7
2022 1012 69.4 14.5 90.9
2023 898 64.8 13.8 90.6

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 Sam Houston Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,153 (12.5%) $8,083 (87.5%) $9,236
2020 $1,177 (12.4%) $8,353 (87.6%) $9,530
2021 $1,324 (13.2%) $8,722 (86.8%) $10,046

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sam Houston Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1619th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 2005th of 2330 Middle schools
 12.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Reading (Sam Houston Middle)2136
 15%
   6th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3645
 9%
   6th Grade Reading (Texas)3550
 15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Middle)3023
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3927
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4537
 8%
7th Grade Reading (Sam Houston Middle)3033
 3%
   7th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))4646
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Middle)1910
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))2521
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Sam Houston Middle)3624
 12%
   8th Grade Reading (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5350
 3%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sam Houston Middle)5736
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5841
 17%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Sam Houston Middle)3521
 14%
   8th Grade Science (Garland Independent School District (Isd))5040
 10%
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Sam Houston Middle)2811
 17%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Garland Independent School District (Isd))3828
 10%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Sam Houston Middle)10089
 11%
   End of Course Algebra I (Garland Independent School District (Isd))6650
 16%
   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 Students1009898
 11%
African American5757
American Indian784
 1100%
Asian1615
 6.3%
Hispanic866669
 22.7%
Pacific Islander01
White5458
 7.4%
Two or More Races914
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.7%90.6%
 4.9%

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 898 students attended Sam Houston Middle.

Students at Sam Houston Middle are 74% Hispanic, 9% American Indian, 6% White, 6% African American, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Sam Houston Middle ranks in the bottom 10.7% of Texas middle schools.


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