HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

hou.hobbsschools.net/

822 Students

Middle School 6th - 9th

School Overview

Houston Middle School, located at 300 North Houston in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a key component of the Hobbs Municipal School District. As a middle school facility, it is dedicated to supporting students during their formative adolescent years, typically focusing on bridging the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school plays a central role in the local community by providing a structured academic environment designed to foster both intellectual growth and social development for the youth of Hobbs.

Through its official platform, the school emphasizes a commitment to academic standards and student engagement. The facility serves a diverse student population, offering a range of educational resources and extracurricular opportunities intended to prepare students for the rigors of secondary education. For families and community members, the school serves as a hub for information regarding curriculum, district policies, and ongoing efforts to maintain a safe and supportive learning atmosphere in the heart of Lea County.

822

Total Students

44.2

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	160
Hispanic	611
Black	28
Asian	7
Two or More	12
American Indian	4

Hispanic
611 (74.3%)
White
160 (19.5%)
Black
28 (3.4%)
Two or More
12 (1.5%)
Asian
7 (0.9%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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:	HOBBS
Phone:	(575)433-1300
Website:	http://hou.hobbsschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 9th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 6 300

Grade 7 272

Grade 8 250