Woodson Middle School serves 493 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 58% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 72% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 88%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
493 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)58%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)72%
88%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
18%
53%
Black
80%
13%
White
1%
25%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% TX state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 88% TX state average).
How many students attend Woodson Middle School?
493 students attend Woodson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Woodson Middle School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Woodson Middle School?
Woodson Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Woodson Middle School offer ?
Woodson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodson Middle School part of?
Woodson Middle School is part of Houston Independent School District.
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