Enrollment
281
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howe Middle compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howe Middle
Howe Middle is a mid-sized middle school in Howe, Texas, enrolling 281 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.8:1, Howe Middle is leaner than roughly 86% of Texas schools and 27% under the state's 14.7:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 40.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 281 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 580 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #469, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (36%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1405 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
16.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 78 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 281 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Howe Isd also operates Howe H S (363 students) and Summit Hill El (323 students) alongside Howe Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howe Middle compares
Howe Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,528
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howe Isd, which includes Howe Middle.
$11,528
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.2%
State 59.3%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 363
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~281 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Howe on the city page.
Is Howe Middle a good school?
Howe Middle earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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