Below Average
#7499 of 8,552 schools in TX
Howell Middle
Middle School · Victoria ISD · Victoria, TX
A Victoria ISD middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
P O BOX 1759, Victoria, TX 77902
- Math 22% vs TX 44% (2024)
- Reading 43% vs TX 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howell Middle score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 STAAR proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howell Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,287/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 238 | Compare → |
| Victoria Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–10 | 1.0 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Stem MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.1 mi | 643 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Victoria ISD
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #15 of 24
- District spending per student
- $11,524NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howell Middle is listed in VICTORIA ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howell Middle
Howell Middle is a public middle school in Victoria, TX, part of Victoria ISD, serving approximately 725 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,499 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howell Middle
What grades does Howell Middle serve?
Howell Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Howell Middle?
Howell Middle has an enrollment of approximately 725 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howell Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Howell Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howell Middle rank in TX?
Howell Middle ranks #7,499 of 8,552 schools in TX.
What is Howell Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Howell Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Howell Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howell Middle has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Howell Middle a charter school?
No, Howell Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howell Middle a Title I school?
No, Howell Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howell Middle?
61.4% of students at Howell Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 725
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Victoria County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (361) 578-1561
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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