Houston Co Middle School

Houston County
3460 West Main
Erin, TN 37061
317 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Houston County Middle School, located in Erin, Tennessee, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Houston County School District. As a public middle school, it focuses on bridging the transition between elementary and high school by fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. The school is committed to preparing its students for future success by emphasizing core curriculum standards while also encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, which help to build community and school spirit.

Beyond its academic offerings, Houston County Middle School functions as a vital part of the small-town community of Erin. By leveraging resources through the broader Houston County School District, the school works to provide students with a supportive learning environment, access to technology, and opportunities for social development. Through its partnership with parents and the local community, the school aims to instill a strong foundation for lifelong learning and citizenship in its middle-grade students.
317
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    276 (87.1 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    13 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    8 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Houston County
Phone: (931)289-5591
Website: http://www.houston.k12.tn.us/
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 317
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 6 109
Grade 7 115
Grade 8 93
Gender Ratio