Houston R-I School District
- 636 STARKVILLE RD
- HOUSTON, MS 38851
- (601) 456-3332
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 56.2% | 63.9% |
| Dropout Rate | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,774 | $7,705 |
| Students Per Teacher | 14.0 | 14.7 |
| Number of Schools | 5 | - |
| Number of Students | 1,954 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 139 | - |
District Test Scores
MCT - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 39.6% | 49.2% | |
| 2009 | 34.3% | 47.5% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 51.0% | 58.8% | |
| 2009 | 51.1% | 56.6% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 53.9% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 47.1% | 52.3% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.1% | 59.2% | |
| 2009 | 64.8% | 57.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.8% | 51.4% | |
| 2009 | 48.1% | 50.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.6% | 58.7% | |
| 2009 | 42.6% | 54.8% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 47.8% | 53.0% | |
| 2009 | 52.9% | 50.9% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 38.7% | 55.8% | |
| 2009 | 48.7% | 52.3% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.1% | 52.3% | |
| 2009 | 53.8% | 46.6% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 49.2% | 60.1% | |
| 2009 | 52.1% | 55.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Language Arts Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.9% | 45.5% | |
| 2009 | 54.0% | 48.4% | |
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 64.7% | 60.0% | |
| 2009 | 53.2% | 53.9% | |
MST - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 30.8% | 44.9% | |
| 2009 | 27.8% | 42.8% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 59.8% | 42.9% | |
| 2009 | 56.1% | 40.0% | |
SATP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
End-of-Course - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Algebra I Test | |||
| 2010 | 96.8% | 70.3% | |
| 2009 | 96.9% | 62.7% | |
| Biology I Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.2% | 64.9% | |
| 2009 | 78.5% | 63.2% | |
| English II Test | |||
| 2010 | 56.3% | 50.7% | |
| 2009 | 47.5% | 48.7% | |
| US History Test | |||
| 2010 | 70.4% | 58.2% | |
| 2009 | 77.4% | 62.8% | |
Source: MS Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 1,954 | 14.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | 40 |
| Kindergarten Students | 163 |
| 1st Grade Students | 167 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 139 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 159 |
| 4th Grade Students | 142 |
| 5th Grade Students | 160 |
| 6th Grade Students | 154 |
| 7th Grade Students | 134 |
| 8th Grade Students | 138 |
| 9th Grade Students | 161 |
| 10th Grade Students | 138 |
| 11th Grade Students | 103 |
| 12th Grade Students | 98 |
| Ungraded Students | 44 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Hispanic | 131 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 864 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 919 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 995 |
| Female | 938 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 139 | 14.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 3 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 9 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 58 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 47 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 21 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 28 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 4 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 10 |
| Elementary | 3 |
| Secondary | 2 |
| Other | 5 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 4 |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 91 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 4 |
| School Administrators | 7 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 10 |
| Student Support Services | 8 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 56 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $15,985,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $3,084,000 | 19.3% |
| Property Tax | $2,271,000 | 14.2% |
| Other School Systems | $39,000 | 0.2% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $4,000 | 0.03% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $11,000 | 0.07% |
| School Lunch | $262,000 | 1.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $277,000 | 1.7% |
| Interest Earnings | $193,000 | 1.2% |
| Private Contributions | $1,000 | 0.01% |
| Miscellaneous | $26,000 | 0.2% |
| Total State Revenues | $10,736,000 | 67.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $10,110,000 | 63.2% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $95,000 | 0.6% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $430,000 | 2.7% |
| School Lunch Programs | $5,000 | 0.03% |
| Other Programs | $96,000 | 0.6% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $2,165,000 | 13.5% |
| Through State - Title I | $433,000 | 2.7% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $404,000 | 2.5% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $6,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $37,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $30,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $16,000 | 0.1% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $767,000 | 4.8% |
| Through State - Other | $369,000 | 2.3% |
| Direct - Other | $103,000 | 0.6% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $14,949,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $9,008,000 | 60.3% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $4,931,000 | 33.0% |
| Student Support | $640,000 | 4.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $414,000 | 2.6% |
| General Administration Support | $624,000 | 3.9% |
| School Administration Support | $818,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,586,000 | 9.9% |
| Student Transportation Support | $690,000 | 4.3% |
| Other Support Services | $159,000 | 1.0% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $1,010,000 | 6.8% |
| Food Services | $1,010,000 | 6.3% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 56.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 86 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 6 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 32 | 6.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Houston R-I School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 5
- Students: 1,954
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 139
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| School Name (Sort |
Total Enrollment (Sort by) |
Student/Teacher Ratio (Sort by) |
School Reviews (Sort by) |
School Rating (Sort by) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
634 Starkville Rd
Houston, MS Public | 6-12 | 509 | 15.8 | ![]() 3 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HOUSTON LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
123 Starkville St
Houston, MS Public | PK-2 | 521 | 16.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| HOUSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
632a Starkville Rd
Houston, MS Public | 6-8 | 442 | 12.7 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HOUSTON UPPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
452 Pittsboro St
Houston, MS Public | 3-5 | 461 | 15.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| HOUSTON VOCATIONAL CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
634a Starkville Rd
Houston, MS Public | 9-12 | - | - | ![]() Review This School |
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