T A Howard Middle School serves 749 students in grades 7-8.
T A Howard Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 749 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T A Howard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
T A Howard Middle School's student population of 749 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
749 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T A Howard Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of T A Howard Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3864 out of 8079 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
7%
5%
Hispanic
27%
53%
Black
41%
13%
White
19%
26%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T A Howard Middle School's ranking?
T A Howard Middle School is ranked #3864 out of 8,079 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are T A Howard Middle School often compared to?
T A Howard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ousley J High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend T A Howard Middle School?
749 students attend T A Howard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of T A Howard Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T A Howard Middle School?
T A Howard Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does T A Howard Middle School offer ?
T A Howard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is T A Howard Middle School part of?
T A Howard Middle School is part of Mansfield Independent School District.
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