Serving 156 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Houston ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Houston ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Houston's student population of 156 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
156 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Houston ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8767 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston's ranking?
Houston is ranked #8767 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Houston?
156 students attend Houston.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Houston students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Houston?
Houston has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Houston offer ?
Houston offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Houston part of?
Houston is part of Lodi Unified School District.
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