Leo Adams Middle School vs. Howard J High School
Should you attend Leo Adams Middle School or Howard J High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Leo Adams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Howard J High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,383 students in grades 6-8, Leo Adams Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 758 students in grades 6-8, Howard J High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,383 students
758 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2621 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2996 out of 8188 schools in TX
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
42%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
437
263
Grade 7 Students
478
236
Grade 8 Students
468
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
7%
n/a
% Hispanic
25%
29%
% Black
18%
23%
% White
46%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
