- Enrollment
- 1,861
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Victoria, TX
Howell Middle
Federal NCES profile for Howell Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 484415005007
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howell Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 5
- middle schools in Victoria · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 62.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Howell Middle has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-32 students YoY
Howell Middle held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 52.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-32 students YoY 484415005007 · Victoria, TX Middle · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 14:1 · 62.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Victoria East H S (1,861 students)
Howell Middle held near 725 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-32 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.8 → 52.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Howell Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Victoria East
Victoria East H S
1,861 students
- Victoria West
Victoria West H S
1,723 students
- Harold Cade Mi 730
Harold Cade Middle
730 students
- This school 716
Howell Middle
716 students
- Stem Middle 641
Stem Middle
641 students
- Patti Welder M 566
Patti Welder Middle
566 students
What this shows Howell Middle reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How Howell Middle compares
Howell 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 | 14:1 | ▼ 5% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.7% | ▲ 1% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 47% in Texas - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,524
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
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 612 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
201
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 41.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 15 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
White 21.8%
African American 8.8%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.8, Howell Middle is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Victoria Isd reports $11,524 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Howell Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria East H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Victoria West H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harold Cade Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stem Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Patti Welder Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Howell Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,723
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 730
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~716 students)
Frequently asked questions about Howell Middle
How many students attend Howell Middle?
Howell Middle has 716 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Victoria, TX. CCD year-over-year: 757 (2022-23) → 725 (2023-24), nearly flat (-32).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Middle is 14:1, which is 5% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% 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 Howell Middle?
62.7% of students at Howell Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howell Middle?
The largest demographic group at Howell Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Victoria, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howell Middle?
Howell Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Howell Middle rank among middle schools in Victoria?
By Resource Investment Index, Howell Middle ranks #5 of 5 middle schools in Victoria, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Victoria on the city page.
What other schools are in Victoria Isd?
Besides Howell Middle, Victoria Isd also operates Victoria East H S (1,861 students), Victoria West H S (1,723 students), and Harold Cade Middle (730 students). See the Victoria Isd district page for the complete list.