Sam Houston Middle School
Tel:
(972)926-2640
- Sam Houston Middle School serves 1,073 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 70% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 56% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Sam Houston Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Sam Houston Middle School's student population of 1,073 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,073 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sam Houston Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sam Houston Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #6117 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 52% |
| Black | 7% | 13% |
| White | 7% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Garland Isd School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sam Houston Middle School is Garland High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vista Academy Of Garland (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Park Crest Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Garland Park Crest Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 411 students
0.1 miles
2232 Park Crest Dr
Garland, TX 75041
(972)926-2570 0.1 PK-5 411 - Garland Williams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 311 students
0.6 miles
1821 Old Gate Ln
Garland, TX 75042
(972)926-2610 0.6 PK-5 311 - Lewisville Vista Academy Of Garland Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 342 students
1.0 miles
3024 Anita Dr
Lewisville, TX 75029
(972)840-1100 1.0 K-8 342 - Garland Caldwell Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 503 students
1.3 miles
3400 Saturn Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972)926-2500 1.3 PK-5 503 - Garland Daugherty Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 762 students
1.5 miles
501 W Miller Rd
Garland, TX 75041
(972)926-2530 1.5 PK-5 762
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