At a glance
Reported students
318
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alaska middle enrollment
45th percentile
Compared with 33 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
336
Houston Middle School: 318 reported students.
State peer staffing position
21st percentile
13.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Houston Middle School
Houston Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Houston. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. NCES reports 318 students for 2024–25.
Among 33 middle schools in Alaska with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 401 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 45th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.8:1, below the Alaska median of 16.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (67.9%) and multiracial (13.5%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Houston Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.9%
- Hispanic5.3%
- Black0%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native10.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial13.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Palmer Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
563 reported students
Wasilla Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
584 reported students
Larson Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
319 reported students
Tanaina Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
324 reported students
Meadow Lakes Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
308 reported students
Goose Bay Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–02
305 reported students
Public schools near Houston Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Houston High School High · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | 09–12 | 337 | 0.2 mi |
| Big Lake Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 362 | 3.6 mi |
| American Charter Academy Other · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–12 | 193 | 4.6 mi |
| Midnight Sun Family Learning Center Elementary · Charter · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | KG–08 | 189 | 4.6 mi |
| Meadow Lakes Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–05 | 308 | 5.2 mi |
| Goose Bay Elementary Elementary · Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District | PK–02 | 305 | 6.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Houston Middle School
What grades does Houston Middle School serve?
Houston Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
How many students attend Houston Middle School?
Houston Middle School reported 318 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 45th percentile among 33 Alaska middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Houston Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.8:1, based on 318 students and 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alaska median for the same school level is 16.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Houston Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Houston Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Houston Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Houston Middle School in?
Houston Middle School is part of Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District, based in Palmer, AK, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Houston Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Houston High School (0.2 mi), Big Lake Elementary (3.6 mi), American Charter Academy (4.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.