Houston Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Amarillo, Texas 79106 · Amarillo ISD
#1251 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas
#10755 of 15,369 nationally
About Houston Middle
Houston Middle is a public middle located in Amarillo, in the Amarillo ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 556 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 35.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 1251st of 1,684 ranked middle schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (70th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 556.
There are 79 schools in Amarillo; Houston Middle ranks 65th of 78 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)43%
- Reading proficiency (30%)31%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)88.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Houston Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 88.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 31%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 43%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Houston Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Wills El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students · 725 m away
San Jacinto El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students · 885 m away
Amtech Career Academy
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
22 students · 924 m away
Avondale El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
475 students · 1.5 km away
Tascosa H S
Amarillo · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,176 students · 1.6 km away
Bivins El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students · 2.3 km away
Olsen Park El
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
387 students · 2.7 km away
George Washington Carver El Academy
Amarillo · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
321 students · 3.1 km away
Austin Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
708 students · 3.2 km away
Crockett Middle
Amarillo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
823 students · 3.4 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Houston Middle a good school?
Houston Middle has a Success Index (US) of 35.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1251 of 1,684 in Texas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Houston Middle rank in Texas?
Houston Middle ranks #1251 of 1,684 middle schools in Texas and #10755 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Houston Middle?
Houston Middle had 556 students in 2025.
Is Houston Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Houston Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Houston Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Houston Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.