Academics
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Students at Houston Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NM average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 16 points since 2017, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 23 test records from NM state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Houston Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,547/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hobbs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,394
Median home value
$177,200
Median rent
$1,124/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 88240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobbs Freshman HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–10 | 0.8 mi | 828 | Compare → |
| Heizer Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 580 | Compare → |
| Highland Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 812 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Hobbs
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 of 18
- District spending per student
- $13,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston Middle School is listed in HOBBS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston Middle School
Houston Middle School is a public middle school in Hobbs, NM, part of Hobbs, serving approximately 824 students in grades 6th-9th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 864 schools in NM. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston Middle School
What grades does Houston Middle School serve?
Houston Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 9th.
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 824 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle School is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston Middle School rank in NM?
Houston Middle School ranks #276 of 864 schools in NM.
What is Houston Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Houston Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Houston Middle School a charter school?
No, Houston Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston Middle School a Title I school?
No, Houston Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston Middle School?
58.6% of students at Houston Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 824
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Lea County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (575) 433-1300
- Area population (ZIP 88240)
- 41,612
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 88240; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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