Houston Middle
Amarillo, TX · Amarillo ISD · Grades 6-8
1,125th of 1,701 Texas middle schools statewide · better than 34%▲ Improving
Houston Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Houston Middle 1,125th of 1,701 Texas middle schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 34% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 27th in 2019 to 34th in 2025 — improving.
Houston Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 505 students tested
Houston Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 571 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 44.2% | 44.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| White | 24.5% | 24.5% | 0.0 pts | |
| Black | 21.0% | 20.3% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Asian | 6.8% | 6.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.2% | 3.7% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Houston Middle
Typical home value $169K in zip 79106 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Houston Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Austin MiddleAmarillo ISD · 2 mi away880th of 1,701
ELA 58% · Math 34% - 8Crockett MiddleAmarillo ISD · 2.1 mi away345th of 1,701
ELA 63% · Math 60% - 10Lorenzo De Zavala MiddleAmarillo ISD · 2.8 mi away164th of 1,701
ELA 80% · Math 63% - 5Mann MiddleAmarillo ISD · 3.1 mi away980th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 45% - 3Johnny N Allen-6Th Grade CampusAmarillo ISD · 3.2 mi away1,312th of 1,701
ELA 42% · Math 31% - 3Fannin MiddleAmarillo ISD · 3.6 mi away1,231st of 1,701
ELA 44% · Math 33% - 9Bonham MiddleAmarillo ISD · 3.6 mi away255th of 1,701
ELA 69% · Math 64% - 5Bowie MiddleAmarillo ISD · 4.5 mi away916th of 1,701
ELA 47% · Math 43%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Houston Middle in?
Houston Middle is part of the Amarillo ISD district in Amarillo, Texas.
Is Houston Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Houston Middle 1,125th of 1,701 Texas middle schools (better than 34% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Houston Middle?
Hispanic 45%, White 25%, Black 20%, Asian 6% (571 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Houston Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 79106 is $169K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.