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Houston Middle School

Public 6-9

 300 North Houston
       Hobbs, NM  88240

(575) 433-1300

District: Hobbs Municipal Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 239 New Mexico Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,427 Help


Students who attend Houston Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hobbs High

Feeder schools for Houston Middle School:

Elementary:    College Lane Elementary
    Stone Elementary
    Will Rogers Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  843

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.3%
White:
22.1%
African American:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Houston Middle School ranks worse than 51.9% of middle schools in New Mexico. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Hobbs Municipal Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.52. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Houston Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Hobbs Municipal Schools District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.3%), White (22.1%), African American (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hobbs Municipal Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Houston Middle School is 18.8, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Hobbs Municipal Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Houston Middle School is $7,427. 1 middle schools in the Hobbs Municipal Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Houston Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Houston Middle School 124th of 239 New Mexico public middle schools. (See Houston Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hobbs Municipal Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hobbs Municipal Schools 63rd of 117 New Mexico school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Houston Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 40.56 89th 157 43.3%
2006 50.51 70th 156 55.1%
2007 39.54 105th 171 38.6%
2008 40.95 105th 172 39.0%
2009 37.20 109th 178 38.8%
2010 29.48 132nd 179 26.3%
2011 28.12 128th 173 26.0%
2012 25.74 137th 178 23.0%
2013 36.78 121st 193 37.3%
2014 48.20 112th 222 49.5%
2015 42.80 100th 207 51.7%
2016 40.49 111th 208 46.6%
2017 46.19 86th 176 51.1%
2018 49.55 83rd 186 55.4%
2019 55.98 74th 200 63.0%
2022 46.87 98th 232 57.8%
2023 41.52 124th 239 48.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.96 33rd 65 49.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.41 10th 21 52.4%
2019 46.74 11th 21 47.6%
2022 17.21 61st 69 11.6%
2023 18.20 81st 97 16.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 79.62 4th 44 90.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.39 99th 168 41.1%
2019 44.61 87th 175 50.3%
2022 57.06 64th 223 71.3%
2023 49.38 96th 227 57.7%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 58.09 10th 33 69.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.80 74th 156 52.6%
2019 54.69 61st 160 61.9%
2022 48.20 76th 220 65.5%
2023 40.26 111th 213 47.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.09 4th 52 92.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.02 60th 151 60.3%
2019 55.56 52nd 152 65.8%
2022 41.15 97th 213 54.5%
2023 36.31 129th 221 41.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.22 4th 22 81.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.86 80th 149 46.3%
2019 51.38 56th 150 62.7%
2022 41.32 95th 214 55.6%
2023 33.07 127th 204 37.7%
See the entire list of Best New Mexico Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Houston Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NM State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.77 62nd 120 48.3%
2019 55.86 40th 121 66.9%
2022 49.71 92nd 187 50.8%
2023 36.31 135th 229 41.0%
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Data source: test scores: New Mexico Public Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: New Mexico Public Education Department

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Enrollment information for Houston Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 397 46 2 238 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1991 395 49 0 243 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1992 353 51 1 238 4 n/a n/a 0 647
1993 386 44 1 314 5 n/a n/a 0 750
1994 391 40 1 302 4 n/a n/a 0 738
1995 412 28 1 272 1 n/a n/a 0 714
1996 412 28 1 272 1 n/a n/a 0 714
1997 440 40 1 283 2 n/a n/a 0 766
1998 406 35 1 303 2 n/a n/a 0 747
1999 355 36 12 281 2 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 365 36 11 286 1 n/a n/a 0 699
2001 316 32 7 271 0 n/a n/a 0 626
2002 242 37 2 319 4 n/a n/a 0 604
2003 242 37 2 319 4 n/a n/a 0 604
2004 212 22 0 327 5 n/a n/a 0 566
2005 198 18 2 325 4 n/a n/a 0 547
2006 218 26 3 333 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 227 25 4 348 2 n/a n/a 0 606
2008 211 23 1 327 2 n/a n/a 0 564
2009 200 30 4 356 1 n/a n/a 0 591
2010 197 39 3 371 1 0 0 0 611
2011 202 22 0 383 0 0 0 0 607
2012 200 25 2 412 0 0 0 0 639
2013 245 38 6 454 0 0 0 0 743
2014 232 34 5 450 0 0 0 0 721
2015 231 32 7 457 0 0 0 0 727
2016 230 32 5 460 2 0 1 0 730
2017 222 26 4 483 2 0 0 0 737
2018 243 25 3 505 1 0 0 0 777
2019 272 35 7 556 3 0 1 0 874
2020 275 21 6 614 3 0 5 0 924
2021 229 23 4 615 1 0 4 0 876
2022 206 26 6 605 4 0 6 0 853
2023 186 36 8 601 5 0 7 0 843

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Houston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 683 33.4 20.4 n/a
1991 687 31.4 21.8 n/a
1992 647 33.9 19.0 n/a
1993 750 36.4 20.6 n/a
1994 738 34.3 21.5 n/a
1995 714 38.3 18.6 n/a
1996 714 38.3 18.6 n/a
1997 766 39.3 19.5 n/a
1998 747 42.3 17.7 n/a
1999 686 43.5 15.8 32.1
2000 699 44.5 15.7 38.1
2001 626 37.9 16.5 42.3
2002 604 36.5 16.5 52.2
2003 604 36.5 16.5 52.2
2004 566 34.9 16.2 59.7
2005 547 34.1 16.0 64
2006 582 35.0 16.6 63.4
2007 606 36.0 16.8 56.6
2008 564 40.7 13.9 35.5
2009 591 37.7 15.7 60.2
2010 611 40.1 15.2 59.7
2011 607 39.3 15.4 58.3
2012 639 37.0 17.2 65.1
2013 743 35.4 20.9 54.9
2014 721 40.1 17.9 46.6
2015 727 40.0 18.1 51.6
2016 730 40.0 18.2 53
2017 737 43.1 17.0 53.9
2018 777 43.3 17.9 52.4
2019 874 43.0 20.3 43.5
2020 924 43.0 21.4 46.1
2021 876 43.0 20.3 99.7
2022 853 42.4 20.0 99.6
2023 843 44.7 18.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Houston Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 683 33.4 20.4 n/a
1991 687 31.4 21.8 n/a
1992 647 33.9 19.0 n/a
1993 750 36.4 20.6 n/a
1994 738 34.3 21.5 n/a
1995 714 38.3 18.6 n/a
1996 714 38.3 18.6 n/a
1997 766 39.3 19.5 n/a
1998 747 42.3 17.7 n/a
1999 686 43.5 15.8 32.1
2000 699 44.5 15.7 38.1
2001 626 37.9 16.5 42.3
2002 604 36.5 16.5 52.2
2003 604 36.5 16.5 52.2
2004 566 34.9 16.2 59.7
2005 547 34.1 16.0 64
2006 582 35.0 16.6 63.4
2007 606 36.0 16.8 56.6
2008 564 40.7 13.9 35.5
2009 591 37.7 15.7 60.2
2010 611 40.1 15.2 59.7
2011 607 39.3 15.4 58.3
2012 639 37.0 17.2 65.1
2013 743 35.4 20.9 54.9
2014 721 40.1 17.9 46.6
2015 727 40.0 18.1 51.6
2016 730 40.0 18.2 53
2017 737 43.1 17.0 53.9
2018 777 43.3 17.9 52.4
2019 874 43.0 20.3 43.5
2020 924 43.0 21.4 46.1
2021 876 43.0 20.3 99.7
2022 853 42.4 20.0 99.6
2023 843 44.7 18.8 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Houston Middle School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $7,427

Data source: New Mexico Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Houston Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 74th of 200 Middle schoolsRanks 124th of 239 Middle schools
 14.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Language Arts (Houston Middle School)4430.5
 13.5%
   6th Grade Language Arts (Hobbs Municipal Schools)3527.4
 7.6%
   6th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3132.9
 1.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle School)1932.6
 13.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs Municipal Schools)1625.7
 9.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1932.5
 13.5%
7th Grade Language Arts (Houston Middle School)4145.7
 4.7%
   7th Grade Language Arts (Hobbs Municipal Schools)3035.8
 5.8%
   7th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3134.8
 3.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle School)2232.6
 10.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs Municipal Schools)1623.7
 7.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)1924.8
 5.8%
8th Grade Language Arts (Houston Middle School)5131.6
 19.4%
   8th Grade Language Arts (Hobbs Municipal Schools)3628.5
 7.5%
   8th Grade Language Arts (New Mexico)3133.2
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Houston Middle School)1118.3
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hobbs Municipal Schools)1014.9
 4.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Mexico)2019.7
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students874843
 3.5%
African American3536
 2.9%
American Indian35
 66.7%
Asian78
 14.3%
Hispanic556601
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White272186
 31.6%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.5%100%
 56.5%

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Students at Houston Middle School are 71% Hispanic, 22% White, 4% African American.

Houston Middle School ranks 124th of 239 New Mexico middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Houston Middle School usually go on to attend Hobbs High

In the 2022-23 school year, 843 students attended Houston Middle School.


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