Enrollment
198
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, MO
Houston Middle
Federal NCES profile for Houston Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291484000453
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 41
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Houston, MO.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Houston Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Houston Middle
Houston Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Houston, Missouri, enrolling 198 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.6:1 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 198 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 297 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #211, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (92% of enrollment) (diversity index 14/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 198 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 74 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 198 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Houston R-I also operates Houston Elem. (443 students) and Houston High (359 students) alongside Houston Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Houston Middle compares
Houston Middle on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 0% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 198 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
198
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 36% in Missouri - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.7%
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
$11,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 198 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
67
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 33.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 37.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 92.4%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Largest group: White at 92.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.3, Houston Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Houston R-I, which includes Houston Middle.
$11,575
Per student
-10%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 43.4%
State 38.3%
Federal 18.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Houston Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Exceptional Child Coop. | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 82/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~198 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Houston Middle
How many students attend Houston Middle?
Houston Middle has 198 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle is 11.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 26% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Houston Middle?
46.1% of students at Houston Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Middle?
The largest demographic group at Houston Middle is White at 92.4% of enrollment, in Houston, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Middle?
Houston Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Houston Middle rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Houston, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Houston on the city page.
Is Houston Middle a good school?
Houston Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Houston R-I?
Besides Houston Middle, Houston R-I also operates Houston Elem. (443 students), Houston High (359 students), and Exceptional Child Coop. (40 students). See the Houston R-I district page for the complete list.
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