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#1212 of 1,226 schools in OR
Houck Middle School
Middle School · Salem-keizer Sd 24j · Salem, OR
A Salem-keizer Sd 24j middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1155 Connecticut, Salem, OR 97301
- Math 10% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houck Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 16% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 26 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houck 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,397/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salem), 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
$57,497
Median home value
$310,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
43.2%
Poverty rate
20.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97301; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Livingstone Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Leslie Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 735 | Compare → |
| Parrish Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 674 | Compare → |
| Waldo Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,035 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salem-keizer Sd 24j
- Schools in district
- 65
- Rank in district
- #60 of 65
- District spending per student
- $16,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houck Middle School is listed in Salem-Keizer SD 24J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houck Middle School
Houck Middle School is a public middle school in Salem, OR, part of Salem-keizer Sd 24j, serving approximately 873 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,212 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houck Middle School
What grades does Houck Middle School serve?
Houck Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Houck Middle School?
Houck Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 873 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houck Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Houck Middle School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houck Middle School rank in OR?
Houck Middle School ranks #1,212 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Houck Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Houck Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.5 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 Houck Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houck Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Houck Middle School a charter school?
No, Houck Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houck Middle School a Title I school?
No, Houck Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houck Middle School?
67.6% of students at Houck 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 873
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 69.1%
- Phone
- (503) 399-3446
- Area population (ZIP 97301)
- 56,274
- Area average commute
- 21.4 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 · 2025 OSAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 OSAS · 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 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 97301; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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