Serving 317 students in grades 6-8, Houston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 317 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 28%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston Middle School's student population of 317 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 95% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
317 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Houston Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)28%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
12%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
63%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
16%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Houston Middle School often compared to?
Houston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wasilla Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AK state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AK state average).
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
317 students attend Houston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Houston Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Houston Middle School offer ?
Houston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Houston Middle School part of?
Houston Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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