Houston Middle School

Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
12801 W Hawk Ln
Houston, AK 99694
318 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Houston Middle School, located in Houston, Alaska, is part of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District. Serving the local community in the Big Lake and Houston areas, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal growth. It typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, acting as a critical bridge between elementary education and the high school experience by emphasizing core curriculum standards while encouraging students to develop essential study habits and social-emotional skills.

As an integral part of the Mat-Su school system, Houston Middle School focuses on preparing students for future success through a variety of instructional methods and extracurricular opportunities. The school’s digital presence emphasizes community engagement, providing resources for parents and students to stay informed about district policies, academic calendars, and school-specific programs. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative learning, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body within the unique context of the Alaskan educational landscape.
318
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
74.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    216 (67.9%)
  • Two or More
    43 (13.5%)
  • American Indian
    34 (10.7%)
  • Hispanic
    17 (5.3%)
  • Asian
    4 (1.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    4 (1.3%)
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: No
District: Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District
Phone: (907)892-9500
Website: http://www.matsuk12.us/hms
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 236
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 91
Grade 7 116
Grade 8 111
Gender Ratio