Below Average
#4182 of 4,742 schools in NY
William G Houston Middle School
Middle School · EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)
8855 ERIE RD, Angola, NY 14006
Enrollment
470
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
4.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
470
Student-Teacher
9.2:1
Score
4.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#4,182 of 4,742
In Angola
#5 of 5
public schools
In district
#5 of 5
EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)
School environment
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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William G Houston Middle School
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About William G Houston Middle School
William G Houston Middle School is a public middle school in Angola, NY, part of EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE). William G Houston Middle School serves approximately 470 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. William G Houston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #4,182 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for William G Houston Middle School show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- NY avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.2:1 students to teachers, William G Houston Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
32% of students at William G Houston Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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William G Houston Middle School — Students at William G Houston Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
52.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 34 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 2.0/10.
How William G Houston Middle School Compares
See how William G Houston Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
8855 ERIE RD, Angola, NY 14006
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William G Houston Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. FRONTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 9.7 miles away, in nearby Hamburg), which scores notably higher. Another option is GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 5.6/10, 13.3 miles away, in nearby Gowanda), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SILVER CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.4/10, 9.9 miles away, in nearby Silver Creek), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Angola, see our Angola schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ERIE 2-CHAUTAUQUA-CATTARAUGUS BOCES Angola | 0.3 mi | 5.7 |
| LAKE SHORE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Angola | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| JOHN T WAUGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Angola | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| A J SCHMIDT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Angola | 2.7 mi | 5.8 |
| HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Derby | 5.3 mi | 7.5 |
| NORTH COLLINS JUNIOR-SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL North Collins | 6.1 mi | 5.4 |
| NORTH COLLINS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL North Collins | 6.7 mi | 3.9 |
| SOUTHTOWNS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Lake View | 7.1 mi | 6.0 |
| PINEHURST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lake View | 7.4 mi | 6.0 |
| EDEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Eden | 7.7 mi | 6.3 |
| G L PRIESS PRIMARY SCHOOL Eden | 8.0 mi | 7.3 |
| EDEN MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL Eden | 8.5 mi | 6.5 |
| SILVER CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Silver Creek | 9.9 mi | 5.3 |
| SILVER CREEK HIGH SCHOOL Silver Creek | 9.9 mi | 7.8 |
| SILVER CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL Silver Creek | 9.9 mi | 4.4 |
| FRONTIER MIDDLE SCHOOL Hamburg | 9.7 mi | 6.1 |
| CLOVERBANK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hamburg | 10.3 mi | 6.2 |
| GOWANDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Gowanda | 12.8 mi | 6.2 |
| GOWANDA HIGH SCHOOL Gowanda | 13.3 mi | 7.6 |
| GOWANDA MIDDLE SCHOOL Gowanda | 13.3 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 14006 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$62,019
Median Home Value
$154,800
Median Rent
$956/mo
Population
9,354
College Educated
25.1%
Homeownership
88.2%
Avg Commute
30.7 min
Poverty Rate
13.1%
Median Age
46.8
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| HAVERSTRAW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Haverstraw, NY | 4.0 |
| LAWRENCE MIDDLE SCHOOL AT BROADWAY CAMPUS Lawrence, NY | 4.0 |
| CAMDEN MIDDLE SCHOOL Camden, NY | 4.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about William G Houston Middle School
What grades does William G Houston Middle School serve?
William G Houston Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend William G Houston Middle School?
William G Houston Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William G Houston Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William G Houston Middle School is 9.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William G Houston Middle School rank in NY?
William G Houston Middle School ranks #4,182 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is William G Houston Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William G Houston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 William G Houston Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William G Houston Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William G Houston Middle School a charter school?
No, William G Houston Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William G Houston Middle School a Title I school?
No, William G Houston Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William G Houston Middle School?
52.6% of students at William G 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 52.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Erie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (716) 926-2402
Resources & Links
District
EVANS-BRANT CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT (LAKE SHORE)- District Enrollment
- 2,096
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $26,865
- District Rank
- #5 of 5
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