Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Houston Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was higher than the Mississippi state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 32% (which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 35%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 53% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)48%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)32%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
5%
Black
40%
47%
White
47%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Houston School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MS state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 35% MS state average).
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
438 students attend Houston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Houston Middle School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Houston Middle School offer ?
Houston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston Middle School part of?
Houston Middle School is part of Houston School District.
