Serving 972 students in grades 6-8, Houston Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 972 students
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Houston Middle School's student population of 972 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
972 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
56 teachers
Year Founded
1989
School Calendar
School Motto
Helping students grow where they are planted.
School Rankings
Houston Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
11%
20%
White
73%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Middle School's ranking?
Houston Middle School is ranked #125 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Houston Middle School often compared to?
Houston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Germantown Middle School, Collierville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
972 students attend Houston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Houston Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
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 Germantown School District.
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