- Enrollment
- 2,780
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, AK
Houston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Houston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 020051000450
👥 S:T ratio 29
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Middle School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Alaska schools.
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Alaska
- 318
- students enrolled
Houston Middle School has class sizes larger than 77% of Alaska schools. Computed live against every Alaska school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District · Alaska
NCES ID 020051000450 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Houston Middle School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 020051000450 · Houston, AK Middle · SMALL · TRAD
318 enr · 17.7:1 · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students)
Houston Middle School held near 344 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 19.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alaska schools → · Find another →
Houston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mat-Su Central
Mat-Su Central School
2,780 students
- Colony High Sc 1,046
Colony High School
1,046 students
- Wasilla High S 816
Wasilla High School
816 students
- Colony Middle 771
Colony Middle School
771 students
- Mat-Su Career 705
Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School
705 students
- This school 318
Houston Middle School
318 students
What this shows Houston Middle School reports 318 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Middle School compares
Houston Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alaska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alaska | Alaska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 318 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
318
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Alaska - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
74.8%
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
$15,575
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alaska avg of $33,705
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 67.9%
Two or More 13.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
Largest group: White at 67.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.6, Houston Middle School is more mixed than the Alaska school average of 43.0.
District finance for Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District reports $15,575 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Houston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mat-Su Central School | Larger | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
| Colony High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wasilla High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Colony Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mat-Su Career & Tech Ed High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Houston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,046
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 816
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~318 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Middle School
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has 318 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, AK. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 344 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle School is 17.7:1, which is 16% higher than the Alaska average of 15.2:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Houston Middle School is White at 67.9% of enrollment, in Houston, AK. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
What other schools are in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District?
Besides Houston Middle School, Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District also operates Mat-Su Central School (2,780 students), Colony High School (1,046 students), and Wasilla High School (816 students). See the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District district page for the complete list.