Howell Middle vs Smith STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Texas, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howell Middle
Victoria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
716 students
Smith STEM Academy
Victoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Howell Middle Victoria, Texas | Smith STEM Academy Victoria, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1005 of 1,684 | #3282 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #9381 of 15,369 | #35814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 716 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 716 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Victoria | Victoria |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howell Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 34.2).
- •Howell Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.3% vs 79.2%).
- •Howell Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.4).
- •Howell Middle is the larger school with 716 students compared with 447.
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 Howell Middle better than Smith STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Howell Middle ranks higher (42.0 vs 34.2 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 Howell Middle and Smith STEM Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Victoria and Victoria in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howell Middle: 716. Smith STEM Academy: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howell Middle and Smith STEM Academy rank in Texas?
Howell Middle is 1005th of 1,684 and Smith STEM Academy is 3282nd of 4,686 among middle schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).