Public middle schoolGrades 7–8Mansfield ISD

T A Howard Middle School

7501 Calendar Rd, Arlington, TX 76001 · (682) 314-1050

B
82 / 1002026 TEA rating
▲ Up 3 points from 2025Up from a C (79) in 2025.
574students
12.4students per teacher
92.8%attendance
10thof 14 Mansfield ISD middle schools
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DCBBCABRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

T A Howard Middle School has earned an A in 1 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementC · 71

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 82

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 82

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of T A Howard Middle School tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Mansfield ISD middle school average.

Approaches grade level66%
Meets grade level38%
Mansfield ISD middle schools: 54.1%
Masters grade level12%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

574students in 2024–25Down 3% from 593 the year before
12.4students per teacher46 full-time teachers
21.2average class sizeEnglish, math, science and social studies
5.1 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$69,101average teacher base pay
76.3%from low-income familiesMansfield ISD middle schools: 48.6%
17.1%English learners
3.1%in gifted & talented
23.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 46.5%Hispanic 27.7%White 12.4%Asian 8.4%Two or More Races 4.5%

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Nearby schools

Closest middle schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

DCross Timbers IntermediateMansfield ISD · 69 · 0.3 mi CGreat Hearts ArlingtonGreat Hearts Texas · 75 · 1.5 mi BLinda Jobe Middle SchoolMansfield ISD · 88 · 2.0 mi BAsa E Low Jr IntermediateMansfield ISD · 87 · 2.2 mi CDonna Shepard AcademyMansfield ISD · 77 · 2.2 mi ABrooks Wester Middle SchoolMansfield ISD · 91 · 2.3 mi PWalnut Creek AcademyPrivate · K · 2.0 mi PSt. Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · PK–8 · 2.8 mi PFirst Faith Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · PK–K · 3.3 mi
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Questions about T A Howard Middle School

What is T A Howard Middle School’s TEA rating?

T A Howard Middle School earned a B (82 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had a C (79) in 2025.

What grades does T A Howard Middle School serve?

Grades 7–8. It’s part of Mansfield ISD, at 7501 Calendar Rd in Arlington.

How many students go to T A Howard Middle School?

574 students in 2024–25, down 3% from 593 the year before. There are about 12 students for every teacher.

How does T A Howard Middle School compare with other Mansfield ISD middle schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 10th of 14 Mansfield ISD middle schools. 36% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to T A Howard Middle School?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Mansfield ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.