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Pritchard J High School vs. Howe Middle School

Should you attend Pritchard J High School or Howe Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pritchard J High School
1510 Ole Ambrose Rd
Bells, TX 75414
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Howe Middle School
300 Beatrice
Howe, TX 75459
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Pritchard J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Howe Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 218 students in grades 6-8, Pritchard J High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 279 students in grades 6-8, Howe Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
218 students
279 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pritchard J High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Howe Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pritchard J High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Howe Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pritchard J High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Howe Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pritchard J High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bells Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Howe Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Howe Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1027 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 20%)
#1681 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pritchard J High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Howe Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
72%
(Top 10% in TX)
55%
(Top 30% in TX)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pritchard J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howe Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Howe Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
63%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pritchard J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howe Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Howe Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 30% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pritchard J High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bells Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Howe Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Howe Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pritchard J High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Howe Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
66
93
Grade 7 Students
77
96
Grade 8 Students
75
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Howe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Howe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Howe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Howe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Howe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Howe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
76%
57%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Howe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Howe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pritchard J High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bells Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Howe Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Howe Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.40
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pritchard J High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bells Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Howe Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Howe Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pritchard J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bells Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Howe Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Howe Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pritchard J High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bells Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Howe Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Howe Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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