- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Houston, MS
Houston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Houston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 280020001538
👥 S:T ratio 54
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Houston Middle School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Mississippi schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Mississippi
- 79.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Houston Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Mississippi schools. Computed live against every Mississippi school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Houston, MS.
School address
District: Chickasaw Co School Dist · Mississippi
NCES ID 280020001538 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Houston Middle School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-11.7%).
Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 280020001538 · Houston, MS Middle · SMALL · TRAD
352 enr · 11.4:1 · 79.9% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Houston High School (529 students)
Houston Middle School shrank from 402 students in 2022-23 to 355 in 2023-24 (-11.7%). Teacher FTE held 31.6 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Mississippi schools → · Find another →
Houston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Houston High S
Houston High School
529 students
- Houston Lower
Houston Lower Elementary
472 students
- Houlka Attenda
Houlka Attendance Center
457 students
- Houston Upper
Houston Upper Elementary
387 students
- This school
Houston Middle School
352 students
What this shows Houston Middle School reports 352 students on the CCD universe file.
How Houston Middle School compares
Houston Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Mississippi and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Mississippi | Mississippi avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 79.9% | ▼ 1% | 80.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 352 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
352
Bigger than 40% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
79.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Mississippi average of 80.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 22% in Mississippi - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,195
per pupil, district-wide
- below Mississippi avg of $13,683
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
White 44.3%
African American 36.1%
Two or More 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Largest group: White at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.4, Houston Middle School is more mixed than the Mississippi school average of 41.1.
District finance for Chickasaw Co School Dist reports $11,195 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Houston Lower Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houlka Attendance Center | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Houston Upper Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 472
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~352 students)
Frequently asked questions about Houston Middle School
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has 352 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Houston, MS. CCD year-over-year: 402 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), down 47.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Mississippi average of 13.3:1 and 27% 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 School?
79.9% of students at Houston Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Mississippi average of 80.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Houston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Houston Middle School is White at 44.3% of enrollment, in Houston, MS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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.
How does Houston Middle School rank among public schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Houston Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Houston, MS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chickasaw Co School Dist?
Besides Houston Middle School, Chickasaw Co School Dist also operates Houston High School (529 students), Houston Lower Elementary (472 students), and Houlka Attendance Center (457 students). See the Chickasaw Co School Dist district page for the complete list.