Houck Middle School

houck.salkeiz.k12.or.us

830 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Houck Middle School, located in Salem, Oregon, is a public middle school serving students in the Salem-Keizer School District. As a diverse learning community, the school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in grades 6 through 8. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive environment where students are challenged to reach their potential while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies—with a variety of elective opportunities designed to engage students’ interests. Beyond the classroom, Houck Middle School encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts programs, and various clubs, which help build a strong sense of school spirit and community. By prioritizing equity and inclusive instruction, Houck strives to prepare its students to be productive, contributing members of their local and global communities.

830

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

22.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Houck Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	138
Hispanic	586
Black	7
Asian	19
Two or More	35
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	37

Hispanic
586 (70.8%)
White
138 (16.7%)
Pacific Islander
37 (4.5%)
Two or More
35 (4.2%)
Asian
19 (2.3%)
Black
7 (0.8%)
American Indian
6 (0.7%)

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:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3446
Website:	http://houck.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	830
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	739
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 6 270

Grade 7 285

Grade 8 275

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Houck Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	270
Grade 7	285
Grade 8	275

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Houck Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	48%
Male	430	51.8%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

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