Howe Middle vs Van Alstyne J H
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 7.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Middle
Howe · Public middle · Grades 6–8
281 students
Van Alstyne J H
Van Alstyne · Public middle · Grades 7–8
405 students
| Measure | Howe Middle Howe, Texas | Van Alstyne J H Van Alstyne, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #421 of 1,684 | #107 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4615 of 15,369 | #1401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 281 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 17.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 69% |
| city | Howe | Van Alstyne |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Alstyne J H scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 63.9).
- •Van Alstyne J H does better on math proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Van Alstyne J H does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 48%).
- •Van Alstyne J H does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 42.3%).
- •Howe Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.5).
- •Van Alstyne J H is the larger school with 405 students compared with 281.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Howe Middle better than Van Alstyne J H?
On the Success Index (US), Van Alstyne J H ranks higher (80.6 vs 63.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Howe Middle and Van Alstyne J H?
About 7.7 km in a straight line, between Howe and Van Alstyne in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Middle: 281. Van Alstyne J H: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Middle and Van Alstyne J H rank in Texas?
Howe Middle is 421st of 1,684 and Van Alstyne J H is 107th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).