Houston High School is a public high school in Houston, Ohio. It is the only high school in the Hardin-Houston Local School district. The Wildcats wear red and white. In 2008, Houston High School won their 3rd straight Division 4 District Championship in basketball.
Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Hardin Houston Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OH
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hardin Houston Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Houston, OH, encompassing approximately 75.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 11.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hardin Houston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Hardin Houston Elementary School's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hardin Houston Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,181 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hardin Houston Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#614 out of 3181 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
54%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
60%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
93%
65%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
30.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
5%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hardin Houston Elementary School's ranking?
Hardin Houston Elementary School is ranked #614 out of 3,181 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Hardin Houston Elementary School often compared to?
Hardin Houston Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwood Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% OH state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Hardin Houston Elementary School?
394 students attend Hardin Houston Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Hardin Houston Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hardin Houston Elementary School?
Hardin Houston Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hardin Houston Elementary School offer ?
Hardin Houston Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hardin Houston Elementary School part of?
Hardin Houston Elementary School is part of Hardin-Houston Local School District.
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