Brooks Wester Middle School vs. T A Howard Middle School
Should I attend Brooks Wester Middle School or T A Howard Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Brooks Wester Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
T A Howard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,049 students in grades 6-8, Brooks Wester Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 704 students in grades 7-8, T A Howard Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
1,049 students
704 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
51 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#950 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#3864 out of 8079 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
99
-
Grade 7 Students
416
339
Grade 8 Students
534
365
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
24%
25%
% Black
23%
41%
% White
38%
19%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%