Enrollment
198
Middle
DISTRICT 260 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOUSTON R-I·NCES 291484000453
HOUSTON MIDDLE
206 W SPRUCE ST, HOUSTON, MO 65483 · (417) 967-3024 · Texas County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE43-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL198 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 33% of Missouri public middle schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- BThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 9.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
DISTRICT 98% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 62 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 71 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 65 | 33% |
Student demographics
14%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
HOUSTON MIDDLE→HOUSTON HIGH
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within HOUSTON R-I. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
32.6%
MO avg 44.9% . -2.0pp since 2021
Math
32.5%
MO avg 43.8% . +11.9pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 33 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 33 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 2 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 12.1% | 20.5% | 49.4% | 17.8% |
| Math | 13.6% | 18.9% | 41.5% | 25.7% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 32.6% | 32.5% |
| 2023-24 | 30.8% | 34.0% |
| 2022-23 | 26.4% | 30.6% |
| 2021-22 | 34.6% | 20.6% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where HOUSTON MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 32.5% | #288 of 380 ▼ 30 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 32.6% | #283 of 380 ▲ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +5.0pp | #121 of 364 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 198 | #322 of 397 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -12.4% | #101 of 224 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
198
-40 (-17%) vs 2020
-14% since 2000-01, when it was 231
Student : Teacher
11.9:1
was 14.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 198 | 16.6 | 11.9:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 205 | 16.8 | 12.2:1 | 59% (120) |
| 2022-23 | 206 | 17.2 | 12.0:1 | 55% (114) |
| 2020-21 | 238 | 16 | 14.9:1 | 46% (109) |
| 2017-18 | 226 | 15.9 | 14.2:1 | 63% (143) |
| 2015-16 | 213 | 13 | 16.4:1 | 64% (136) |
| 2010-11 | 221 | 15 | 14.7:1 | 63% (140) |
| 2000-01 | 231 | 17 | 13.6:1 | 51% (118) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HOUSTON MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 12% (226 to 198); teachers up 4% (15.9 to 16.6).
About HOUSTON MIDDLE
HOUSTON MIDDLE, a small middle school, is located in HOUSTON, Missouri. It has an enrollment of 198 students in grades 6 through 8. Across middle schools in Missouri, the average enrollment is about 461.
The district, HOUSTON R-I, has 1,040 students enrolled across 4 schools.
HOUSTON MIDDLE is 92% White by enrollment. Beyond that, enrollment is 5% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. That is in line with Texas County, where about 89% of residents are White. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, HOUSTON MIDDLE scores 14%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at HOUSTON MIDDLE is 11.9:1, based on 16.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, middle schools in Missouri average 13.0:1.
Among Missouri public middle schools, HOUSTON MIDDLE outscored 33%, which works out to a C on the allk12 Grade.
In Texas County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $50,036 a year, 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 12% of people live in poverty. Counting HOUSTON MIDDLE, Texas County has 16 public schools.
HOUSTON HIGH is less than a tenth of a mile away, making it the nearest public school. Within five miles of HOUSTON MIDDLE, there are 3 other public schools.
HOUSTON MIDDLE falls in the Rural: Remote locale category, used for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 238 (2020-21) to 198 (2024-25). Students per teacher dropped from 14.9 in 2020-21 to 11.9 in 2024-25.
Anyone can start a thread about open houses, carpools, and field trips at HOUSTON MIDDLE. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Texas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
25,161
Census ACS
Median income
$50,036
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
17%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
16
3,571 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HOUSTON R-I
- HOUSTON ELEM.Elementary · 443 students
- HOUSTON HIGHHigh · 359 students
- EXCEPTIONAL CHILD COOP.Combined · 40 students
Other schools in HOUSTON
- HOUSTON ELEM.Elementary · 443 students
- HOUSTON HIGHHigh · 359 students
- EXCEPTIONAL CHILD COOP.Combined · 40 students
Other Houston Middle schools
6 other US public schools in 6 states are named Houston Middle. HOUSTON MIDDLE is the 7th largest of the 7.
- Houston Middle SchoolGermantown, TN · 972 students
- HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOLHOBBS, NM · 822 students
- Houston Middle SchoolIRVING, TX · 758 students
- Houston Middle SchoolAMARILLO, TX · 556 students
- Houston Middle SchoolHouston, MS · 352 students
Nearby schools
- HOUSTON HIGH0.0 mi · 359
- HOUSTON ELEM.0.1 mi · 443
- EXCEPTIONAL CHILD COOP.0.3 mi · 40
- RAYMONDVILLE ELEM.6.8 mi · 122
- SUCCESS ELEM.9.7 mi · 111
- LICKING ELEM.12.6 mi · 416
Frequently asked questions
About HOUSTON MIDDLEWhat is the total enrollment at HOUSTON MIDDLE?
HOUSTON MIDDLE enrolls approximately 198 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does HOUSTON MIDDLE serve?
HOUSTON MIDDLE serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HOUSTON MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HOUSTON MIDDLE is approximately 11.9:1 (17 FTE teachers).
How diverse is HOUSTON MIDDLE?
HOUSTON MIDDLE reports a student body of 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
Is HOUSTON MIDDLE public or private?
HOUSTON MIDDLE is a public K-12 school, overseen by HOUSTON R-I.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.