Serving 816 students in grades 6-8, Sam Houston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sam Houston Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sam Houston Middle School's student population of 816 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 73 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
School Rankings
Sam Houston Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sam Houston Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6881 out of 8096 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
American Indian
8%
n/a
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
78%
53%
Black
5%
13%
White
5%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sam Houston Middle School's ranking?
Sam Houston Middle School is ranked #6881 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Sam Houston Middle School?
816 students attend Sam Houston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Sam Houston Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sam Houston Middle School?
Sam Houston Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sam Houston Middle School offer ?
Sam Houston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sam Houston Middle School part of?
Sam Houston Middle School is part of Garland Independent School District.
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