Below Average
#6475 of 8,552 schools in TX
Houston Middle
Middle School · Amarillo ISD · Amarillo, TX
An Amarillo ISD middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
815 INDEPENDENCE, Amarillo, TX 79106
- Math 33% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houston Middle score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Houston Middle 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,375/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Amarillo), 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
$54,407
Median home value
$163,100
Median rent
$995/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
50.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 79106; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Jacinto Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 270 | Compare → |
| Austin MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Crockett MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 860 | Compare → |
| Lorenzo De Zavala MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | 5–8 | 2.8 mi | 406 | 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.
Amarillo ISD
- Schools in district
- 55
- Rank in district
- #46 of 54
- District spending per student
- $11,802NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Houston Middle is listed in AMARILLO ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston Middle
Houston Middle is a public middle school in Amarillo, TX, part of Amarillo ISD, serving approximately 571 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #6,475 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston Middle
What grades does Houston Middle serve?
Houston Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Houston Middle?
Houston Middle has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston Middle is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston Middle rank in TX?
Houston Middle ranks #6,475 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Houston Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Houston Middle a charter school?
No, Houston Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston Middle a Title I school?
No, Houston Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston Middle?
86.7% of students at Houston Middle 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
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Potter County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (806) 326-3600
- Area population (ZIP 79106)
- 27,900
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- 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 79106; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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