Top Rankings
Howe Independent School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,265 students in Howe Independent School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in Howe Independent School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Texas public school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,273 Schools
# Students
1,265 Students
5,536,678 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
369,015 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Howe Independent School District, which is ranked #278 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 1202 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.7%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.64
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
34%
54%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
56%
24%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,136 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,371. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,312 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,136
$13,371
Spending / Student
$13,312
$14,099
Best Howe Independent School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Howe Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Beatrice
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4300
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Howe High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 E Ponderosa
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4400
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Summit Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
701 Summit Hill Pkwy
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4100
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4100
Gr: PK-2 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
Howe Intermediate School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 Roberts St
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4200
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4200
Gr: 3-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
Department Of Juvenile Services
Alternative School
10000 Grayson Dr
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Denison, TX 75020
(903) 786-6326
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howe Independent School District?
Howe Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,265 students.
What is the rank of Howe Independent School District?
Howe Independent School District is ranked #278 out of 1,193 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howe Independent School District?
56% of Howe Independent School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Howe Independent School District?
Howe Independent School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is Howe Independent School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,312 is less than the state median of $14,099. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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