- Enrollment
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Howe, TX
Howe Middle
Federal NCES profile for Howe Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482367002623
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 58
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howe Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Howe · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 40.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Howe Middle has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howe Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Howe, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Howe Middle held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 482367002623 · Howe, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
281 enr · 10.8:1 · 40.1% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Howe H S (363 students)
Howe Middle held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.3 → 25.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Howe Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Howe H S
Howe H S
363 students
- Summit Hill El
Summit Hill El
323 students
- Howe Int
Howe Int
298 students
- This school
Howe Middle
281 students
What this shows Howe Middle reports 281 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howe Middle compares
Howe Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.1% | ▼ 35% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 281 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
281
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,048
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 35.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 1.4%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Howe Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Howe Isd reports $12,048 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howe Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Howe H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Summit Hill El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Howe Int | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howe Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howe Middle
How many students attend Howe Middle?
Howe Middle has 281 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Howe, TX. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howe Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Howe Middle is 10.8:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 31% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Howe Middle?
40.1% of students at Howe Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howe Middle?
The largest demographic group at Howe Middle is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Howe, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howe Middle?
Howe Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howe Middle rank among public schools in Howe?
By Resource Investment Index, Howe Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Howe, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Howe Isd?
Besides Howe Middle, Howe Isd also operates Howe H S (363 students), Summit Hill El (323 students), and Howe Int (298 students). See the Howe Isd district page for the complete list.