- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Angola, NY
William G Houston Middle School
Federal NCES profile for William G Houston Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 361656001468
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William G Houston Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Angola · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.8:1
- small classes for New York
- 459
- students enrolled
William G Houston Middle School has class sizes smaller than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William G Houston Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Angola, NY.
School address
NCES ID 361656001468 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-33 students YoY
William G Houston Middle School shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-6.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-33 students YoY 361656001468 · Angola, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 8.8:1 · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Lake Shore Senior High School (665 students)
William G Houston Middle School shrank from 503 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (-6.6%). Teacher FTE lost 52.2 → 51.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
William G Houston Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lake Shore Sen
Lake Shore Senior High School
665 students
- This school
William G Houston Middle School
459 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
344 students
- John T Waugh E
John T Waugh Elementary School
295 students
- A J Schmidt El 247
A J Schmidt Elementary School
247 students
What this shows William G Houston Middle School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How William G Houston Middle School compares
William G Houston Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 16% in New York - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.3%
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
$26,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 230 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
58
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, William G Houston Middle School is less mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) reports $26,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William G Houston Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Shore Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| John T Waugh Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| A J Schmidt Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William G Houston Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 344
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 295
- Students per teacher
- 8.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about William G Houston Middle School
How many students attend William G Houston Middle School?
William G Houston Middle School has 459 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Angola, NY. CCD year-over-year: 503 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), down 33.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G Houston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William G Houston Middle School is 8.8:1, which is 25% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William G Houston Middle School?
The largest demographic group at William G Houston Middle School is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Angola, NY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William G Houston Middle School?
William G Houston Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 William G Houston Middle School rank among public schools in Angola?
By Resource Investment Index, William G Houston Middle School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Angola, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Angola on the city page.
What other schools are in Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore)?
Besides William G Houston Middle School, Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) also operates Lake Shore Senior High School (665 students), Highland Elementary School (344 students), and John T Waugh Elementary School (295 students). See the Evans-Brant Central School District (Lake Shore) district page for the complete list.