Houston Middle School vs. Life School Lancaster
Should I attend Houston Middle School or Life School Lancaster? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Houston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 928 students in grades 6-8, Houston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Life School Lancaster ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
K-6
Total Students
928 students
452 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#5760 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#6327 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
59
Grade 1 Students
-
58
Grade 2 Students
-
66
Grade 3 Students
-
58
Grade 4 Students
-
64
Grade 5 Students
-
84
Grade 6 Students
308
63
Grade 7 Students
316
-
Grade 8 Students
304
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
46%
29%
% Black
40%
63%
% White
6%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
10%
