Houston Middle School

Houston Middle School is a public middle school serving 355 students in grades 6-8 in Houston, Mississippi. The school is part of the Chickasaw County School District, which is ranked 58 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Houston Middle School has seen fluctuating chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 19.4% to 28.5%, its test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally on par with or slightly above the district average, though below the state average. The school has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 76.34% to 99.31%, indicating significant economic challenges among the student population. However, the school's student-teacher ratio has improved in recent years, decreasing from 14 in 2021-2022 to 11.2 in 2023-2024, which could lead to more personalized attention for students.

Compared to the nearby Okolona Middle School, which is part of the Okolona Separate School District, Houston Middle School is performing better academically. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, suggesting that it may be struggling to keep up with the performance of other middle schools in Mississippi. Addressing chronic absenteeism, improving English Language Arts proficiency, and supporting the school's economically disadvantaged student population could be key to improving the school's overall performance and outcomes.