Houston School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 6 public schools in Houston School District, serving 1,707 students. Houston School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Mississippi.
- Public schools in Houston School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Mississippi public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Mississippi.
- The top ranked public schools in Houston School District are Houston Upper Elementary School, Houston Middle School and Houston High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public school average of 56% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is less than the Mississippi public school average of 16:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Houston School District |
| School District Website | http://www.houstonmsschools.com |
| School District Phone Number | (662) 456-3332 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MS) |
| # of Schools | 6 Schools | 1,068 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,707 Students | 480,718 Students |
| # of Teachers | 126 Teachers | 31,216 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
District Comparison
- Houston School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 150 school districts in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 70-74% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MS) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #17 out of 150 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 43% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 39% |
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| Graduation Rate | 85-89% | 84% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.58 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 3,552 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 5 Students | 5,156 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 139 Students | 17,921 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 8% | 4% |
| # of Black Students | 743 Students | 232,162 Students |
| % Black Students | 44% | 48% |
| # of White Students | 791 Students | 211,371 Students |
| % White Students | 46% | 44% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 306 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 27 Students | 10,250 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 2% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 5,730 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 127 | 36,264 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 134 | 36,605 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 136 | 36,620 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 145 | 38,169 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 152 | 39,092 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 140 | 39,023 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 123 | 35,974 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 119 | 36,060 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 141 | 35,800 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 131 | 35,864 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 112 | 34,503 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 110 | 32,346 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 94 | 31,047 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | 43 | 7,621 |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $9,490 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,773. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,678 is less than the state median of $10,428. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MS) |
| Total Revenue | $16 MM | $22 MM |
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| Spending | $17 MM | $21 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,490 | $10,773 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,678 | $10,428 |
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Houston School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Houston Upper Elementary School Math: 56% | Reading: 46%Rank:8/Top 30%452 Pittsboro Street10
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-2797
Grades: 3-5 | 447 students
- Houston Middle School Math: 59% | Reading: 38%Rank:8/Top 30%632-a Starkville Street10
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-5174
Grades: 6-8 | 391 students
- Houston High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:5/Bottom 50%634 Starkville Road10
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3320
Grades: 9-12 | 462 students
- Houston Alternative School Alternative School632 Starkville Rd.
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-9491
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Houston Career & Technology Ed. Vocational School634-a Starkville Road
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3748
Grades: n/a | n/a student
- Houston Lower Elementary School123 Starkville Street
Houston, MS 38851
(662) 456-3323
Grades: K-2 | 407 students
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