Summary:
In zip code 75459, there is one middle school, Howe Middle, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Howe Independent School District (Isd) with a total enrollment of 281 students.
Howe Middle stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced mathematics, with 100% of Algebra I test-takers proficient in 2024-2025 and 90.91% in 2025-2026, far exceeding state averages. The school also excels in 8th-grade Social Studies, where 45.83% of students were proficient in 2024-2025 compared to the state's 29.64%. However, the school shows significant volatility in 6th-grade math, dropping from 56.18% proficiency in 2024-2025 to just 18.81% in 2025-2026. Reading performance is mixed, with 8th-grade reading consistently above state averages (60% vs. 58.69% in 2025-2026), but 7th-grade reading has been below state averages for two consecutive years. The school maintains a zero dropout rate and a low student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1, suggesting small class sizes and individualized attention.
Despite strengths in specific subjects, the school's overall state ranking has declined from the 76th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 53rd percentile in 2025-2026. The school's spending per student is $10,861, and 42.35% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a moderate level of economic diversity. The high Algebra I scores, combined with average 8th-grade general math scores, suggest the school effectively accelerates top math students while the broader math curriculum may need attention. The volatility in 6th-grade math and below-average 7th-grade reading are areas that parents may want to investigate further with the district.
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