- HOWE MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than SHERMAN MIDDLE (1425:1 vs. 220.5:1).
- SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than HOWE MIDDLE (217 vs. 33).
- SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than HOWE MIDDLE (119 vs. 9).
- Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher chronically absent students than HOWE MIDDLE (217 vs. 33).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher gifted & talented than HOWE MIDDLE (119 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
SHERMAN MIDDLE reported a higher in-school suspensions than HOWE MIDDLE (89 vs. 49).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
HOWE MIDDLE reported a higher students per counselor than SHERMAN MIDDLE (1425:1 vs. 220.5:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
13 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
HOWE MIDDLE
$12,047.54
SHERMAN MIDDLE
$14,264.45
Local revenue share
HOWE MIDDLE
36.1%
SHERMAN MIDDLE
56%
State revenue share
HOWE MIDDLE
57.5%
SHERMAN MIDDLE
27.8%
Federal revenue share
HOWE MIDDLE
6.4%
SHERMAN MIDDLE
16.3%
District chronic absenteeism rate
HOWE MIDDLE
12.7%
SHERMAN MIDDLE
24.9%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Grayson County
$70,455
Grayson County
$70,455
Poverty rate
Grayson County
11.1%
Grayson County
11.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Grayson County
23.7%
Grayson County
23.7%
Unemployment rate
Grayson County
3.9%
Grayson County
3.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.