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HOUSTON MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
AMARILLO, Texas · AMARILLO ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students556
Student:Teacher12.9:1
Free/Reduced Lunch89%
Title INo
HOUSTON
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
556
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
89%+24.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.9:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

HOUSTON MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in AMARILLO, Texas. The school enrolls 556 students. It is part of the AMARILLO ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
89% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAMARILLO ISD
County48375
CityAMARILLO
ZIP79106
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID480813000159

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment556
White0.3%
Hispanic / Latino40.5%
Black / African American7.3%
Asian20.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native26.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races5.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.3%
Hispanic
40.5%
Black
7.3%
Asian
20.0%
Two+
5.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %89%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)