- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Houston Middle held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 291484000453 · Houston, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
198 enr · 11.6:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston Elem. (443 students)
Houston Middle held near 205 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 16.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Houston Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston Elem.
Houston Elem.
443 students
- Houston High
Houston High
359 students
- This school
Houston Middle
198 students
- Exceptional Ch 40
Exceptional Child Coop.
40 students
What this shows Houston Middle reports 198 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Middle compares
Houston Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$12,489
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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.
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
District finance for Houston R-I reports $12,489 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 359
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 40
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 82/100
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 (~198 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 205 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.