Houston Middle School

9400 Wolf River BLVD
Germantown, TN 38139

www.gmsdk12.org/houstonmiddleschool_home.aspx

897 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Houston Middle School, located in Germantown, Tennessee, is a prominent public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Germantown Municipal School District (GMSD), the school is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive learning environment. The campus, situated on Wolf River Boulevard, serves as a key educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a well-rounded curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school.

The school is known for its rigorous academic standards, robust extracurricular offerings, and a strong sense of school spirit. Beyond core academics, Houston Middle School encourages student participation in various athletics, arts programs, and clubs, which helps develop students' leadership skills and social engagement. By maintaining a focus on high achievement and community involvement, the school consistently strives to provide an enriching experience that meets the diverse needs of its student body within the Germantown area.

897

Total Students

53.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houston Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	680
Hispanic	48
Black	60
Asian	69
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	3

White
680 (75.8 %)
Asian
69 (7.7 %)
Black
60 (6.7 %)
Hispanic
48 (5.4 %)
Two or More
37 (4.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)

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:	Yes
District:	Germantown
Phone:	(901)756-2366
Website:	http://www.gmsdk12.org/houstonmiddleschool_home.aspx
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	897
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 6 316

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 311