Serving 344 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 6% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston Middle School's student population of 344 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
344 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Houston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 459 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Middle School is 0.55, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#373 out of 459 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
14%
22%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
2%
White
64%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
15%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Middle School's ranking?
Houston Middle School is ranked #373 out of 459 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% AK state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
344 students attend Houston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Houston Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Houston Middle School offer ?
Houston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Houston Middle School part of?
Houston Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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