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T A HOWARD MIDDLE

PublicRegularGrades 7–8
ARLINGTON, Texas · MANSFIELD ISD
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students574
Student:Teacher12.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch76%
Title INo
T A HOWARD
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 529
574
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
76%+12pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
12.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

T A HOWARD MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in ARLINGTON, Texas. The school enrolls 574 students. It is part of the MANSFIELD ISD district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Texas state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
76% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictMANSFIELD ISD
County48439
CityARLINGTON
ZIP76001
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID482892005411

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment574
White0.7%
Hispanic / Latino27.2%
Black / African American6.9%
Asian41.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native18.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races5.1%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.7%
Hispanic
27.2%
Black
6.9%
Asian
41.1%
Two+
5.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %76%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)