D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Houston Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 815 INDEPENDENCE, Amarillo, TX 79106
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Texas
Growth
C
Students gain 0.86 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 35th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Texas schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

42
Repit Score
out of 100
571
Students
enrolled
11.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1002.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%35/100Students gain 0.86 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.90 in 2009–19; 43rd percentile in Texas (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%85/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 89% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Texas schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Texas. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency28% (−12 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency32% (−3 pts vs. state avg 35%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Texas state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%42%reading -18 pts, math -12 pts23rd percentile (list)
Black22%22%reading -8 pts, math +0 pts38th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%27%reading -11 pts, math +0 pts28th percentile (list)
Asian45%65%reading -28 pts, math -12 pts25th percentile (list)
Multiracial35%35%reading -19 pts, math -15 pts18th percentile (list)
Low-income26%30%reading -4 pts, math +5 pts49th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 815 INDEPENDENCE
City Amarillo
ZIP Code 79106
District 4808130
NCES School ID 480813000159
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 79106

Understanding the community around Houston Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $50,271
Per Capita Income $30,722
Poverty Rate 12.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.1%
High School or Higher 85.2%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $148,700
Median Rent $938
Owner-Occupied 47.3%
Renter-Occupied 52.7%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Houston Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.1%
Female 46.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 44.7%
White 24.5%
Black 20.3%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More Races 3.7%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 571
Teachers (FTE) 48.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Houston Middle?
Houston Middle has a Repit School Score of 42 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Houston Middle?
Houston Middle has 571 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1.
What grades does Houston Middle serve?
Houston Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Houston Middle receive per student?
Houston Middle receives $12,807 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Houston Middle in 79106 ▼
Avg Home Value
$170,508
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,125
1-Year Change
+5.5%
% Renters
52.7%

Other Schools in 79106

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026