Serving 950 students in grades 6-8, Howard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 950 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Howard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Howard Middle School's student population of 950 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
950 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Howard Middle School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#345 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
27%
36%
Black
21%
21%
White
46%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Howard Middle School's ranking?
Howard Middle School is ranked #345 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Howard Middle School?
950 students attend Howard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Howard Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard Middle School?
Howard Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Howard Middle School offer ?
Howard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Howard Middle School part of?
Howard Middle School is part of Orange School District.
School Calendar
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Date
End of Fourth Marking Period / Last Day of School
May 24, 2024 (Friday)
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