Serving 318 students in grades 6-8, Houston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alaska for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alaska state average of 29%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alaska state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alaska state average of 53% (majority American Indian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 318 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AK
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Houston Middle School's student population of 318 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 2200% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
318 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Rankings
Houston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 441 schools in Alaska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Houston Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#330 out of 441 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
11%
21%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
2%
White
68%
47%
Hawaiian
1%
3%
Two or more races
14%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Houston Middle School's ranking?
Houston Middle School is ranked #330 out of 441 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alaska.
What schools are Houston Middle School often compared to?
Houston Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wasilla Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AK state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 29% AK state average).
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
318 students attend Houston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Houston Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alaska state average of 15:1.
What grades does Houston Middle School offer ?
Houston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Houston Middle School part of?
Houston Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
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