Howe Middle vs Van Alstyne Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Texas, United States, 8.6 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 Middle
Van Alstyne · Public middle · Grades 5–6
433 students
| Measure | Howe Middle Howe, Texas | Van Alstyne Middle Van Alstyne, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #421 of 1,684 | #213 of 1,684 |
| National rank | #4615 of 15,369 | #2588 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 281 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 22.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | – |
| Math proficiency | 51% | – |
| city | Howe | Van Alstyne |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Alstyne Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 63.9).
- •Van Alstyne Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.6% vs 42.3%).
- •Howe Middle does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.9).
- •Van Alstyne Middle is the larger school with 433 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Van Alstyne Middle ranks higher (73.8 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 Middle?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Howe and Van Alstyne in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Middle: 281. Van Alstyne Middle: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Middle and Van Alstyne Middle rank in Texas?
Howe Middle is 421st of 1,684 and Van Alstyne Middle is 213th of 1,684 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).