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%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,282 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
5 Schools
9,320 Schools
# Students
1,282 Students
5,529,984 Students
# Teachers
103 Teachers
374,844 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Howe Independent School District, which is ranked #266 of all 1,196 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#276 out of 1204 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
33%
53%
% Black
2%
13%
% White
59%
25%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,962 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,387. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,136 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,962
$13,387
Spending / Student
$13,136
$14,116
Best Howe Independent School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Howe High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 E Ponderosa
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4400
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4400
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Howe Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Beatrice
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4300
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4300
Grades: 6-8
| 279 students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Howe Intermediate School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
315 Roberts St
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4200
Howe, TX 75459
(903) 745-4200
Grades: 3-5
| 284 students
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
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Howe Independent School District?
Howe Independent School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,282 students.
What is the rank of Howe Independent School District?
Howe Independent School District is ranked #266 out of 1,196 school districts in Texas (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Howe Independent School District?
59% of Howe Independent School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
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 $13,136 is less than the state median of $14,116. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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