HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

HOUSTON MIDDLE is a Title I public middle school that is part of the HOUSTON R-I school district, located in HOUSTON, MO with about 226 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, HOUSTON MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HOUSTON MIDDLE School, located at 423 W Pine in Houston, Missouri, serves as a core educational institution for students in the Houston R-I School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically bridging the gap between elementary and high school. The school is situated within the small, tight-knit community of Houston, where it plays a central role in the local academic and social landscape by fostering student development during these formative years.

The school is committed to providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, while often incorporating opportunities for elective courses and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing both academic growth and character development, HOUSTON MIDDLE School aims to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school. As a focal point of the community, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that encourages student participation and long-term academic success.

For more information, contact HOUSTON MIDDLE at (417) 967-3024 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.