Howell Middle School
Tel:
(361)578-1561
- Howell Middle School serves 870 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 71% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
Howell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Howell Middle School's student population of 870 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 870 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Howell Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Howell Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank | #3980 out of 7,879 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 78% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 61% | 52% |
| Black | 8% | 13% |
| White | 29% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | VICTORIA ISD School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Howell Middle School is Liberty Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Patti Welder Middle School (2.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rowland Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Victoria Rowland Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 435 students
0.6 miles
2706 Leary Ln
Victoria, TX 77902
(361)788-9549 0.6 PK-5 435 - Victoria Shields Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 487 students
0.8 miles
3400 N Bluebonnet St
Victoria, TX 77902
(361)788-9593 0.8 PK-5 487 - Victoria Smith Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 583 students
0.8 miles
2901 Erwin Ave
Victoria, TX 77902
(361)788-9605 0.8 PK-5 583 - Victoria C O Chandler Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 571 students
1.1 miles
5105 Guy Grant Rd
Victoria, TX 77902
(361)788-9587 1.1 PK-5 571 - Victoria Liberty Academy Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 219 students
1.1 miles
1110 Sam Houston Dr
Victoria, TX 77902
(361)788-9650 1.1 9-12 219
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