Serving 323 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Summit Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 323 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Math Proficiency: 50-54%
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54%
- Attendance Zone: Howe Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Howe school district, covering approximately 74.7 square miles in Howe, TX, with a typical drive to the school taking around 10-12 minutes and a maximum distance of 9 miles to the zone's edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Summit Hill Elementary School's student population of 323 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
Total Students
323 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Summit Hill Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
47%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
43%
54%
Black
3%
13%
White
49%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Summit Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Summit Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bob And Lola Sanford Elementary School, John And Nelda Partin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% TX state average).
How many students attend Summit Hill Elementary School?
323 students attend Summit Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Summit Hill Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Summit Hill Elementary School?
Summit Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Summit Hill Elementary School offer ?
Summit Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2
What school district is Summit Hill Elementary School part of?
Summit Hill Elementary School is part of Howe Independent School District.
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