- Enrollment
- 2,380
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Salem, OR
Houck Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Houck Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 411082000664
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houck Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 11
- middle schools in Salem · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Houck Middle School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houck Middle School ranks #3 of 11 middle schools in Salem, OR.
School address
District: Salem-Keizer Sd 24j · Oregon
NCES ID 411082000664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-76 students YoY
Houck Middle School shrank from 949 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-76 students YoY 411082000664 · Salem, OR Middle · MID · TRAD
830 enr · 18.4:1 · 73.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Mckay High School (2,380 students)
Houck Middle School shrank from 949 students in 2022-23 to 873 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE lost 45.3 → 40.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Houck Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mckay High Sch
Mckay High School
2,380 students
- South Salem Hi
South Salem High School
2,195 students
- North Salem Hi
North Salem High School
2,107 students
- Mcnary High Sc
Mcnary High School
1,995 students
- Sprague High S
Sprague High School
1,712 students
- This school 830
Houck Middle School
830 students
What this shows Houck Middle School reports 830 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houck Middle School compares
Houck Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 5% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.7% | ▲ 40% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 830 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
830
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Oregon - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
75.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,685
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
224
in-school suspensions + 205 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 51.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.8%
White 16.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 4.5%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Houck Middle School is about as mixed as the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Salem-Keizer Sd 24j reports $16,685 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houck Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mckay High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Salem High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Salem High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcnary High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sprague High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houck Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,195
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 2,107
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar middle schools in Salem
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Stephens Middle School
Standard public school
1,014 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
Waldo Middle School
Standard public school
997 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Judson Middle School
Standard public school
811 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Crossler Middle School
Standard public school
804 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Leslie Middle School
Standard public school
735 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Parrish Middle School
Standard public school
691 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~830 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houck Middle School
How many students attend Houck Middle School?
Houck Middle School has 830 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Salem, OR. CCD year-over-year: 949 (2022-23) → 873 (2023-24), down 76.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houck Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houck Middle School is 18.4:1, which is 5% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houck Middle School?
73.7% of students at Houck Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houck Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Houck Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.8% of enrollment, in Salem, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houck Middle School?
Houck Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houck Middle School rank among middle schools in Salem?
By Resource Investment Index, Houck Middle School ranks #3 of 11 middle schools in Salem, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Salem on the city page.
What other schools are in Salem-Keizer Sd 24j?
Besides Houck Middle School, Salem-Keizer Sd 24j also operates Mckay High School (2,380 students), South Salem High School (2,195 students), and North Salem High School (2,107 students). See the Salem-Keizer Sd 24j district page for the complete list.