Howard Middle School
Tel:
(352) 671-7225
Howard Middle School serves 1,085 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Howard Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Placements
Howard Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Howard Middle School's student population of 1,085 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,085 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 59 teachers |
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School Comparison
Howard Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Howard Middle School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1438 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 6% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 33% |
| Black | 35% | 22% |
| White | 35% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 59% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marion School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Howard Middle School is Mcso Juveniles (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ocala Madison Street Academy Of Visual And Performing Arts Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 449 students
0.6 miles
401 Nw Martin Luther King Jr A
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 671-7250 0.6 PK-5 449 - Ocala Dr N H Jones Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 664 students
1.2 miles
1900 Sw 5th St
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7260 1.2 K-5 664 - Ocala Mcso Juveniles Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 21 students
1.2 miles
700 Nw 30th Ave
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450 1.2 6-12 21 - Ocala Marion Reg. Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 52 students
1.3 miles
3040 Nw 10th St
Ocala, FL 34475
(352) 732-1450 1.3 5-12 52 - Ocala Marion Technical College Grades: 8-12 | 32 students
1.5 miles
1014 Sw 7th Rd
Ocala, FL 34471
(352) 671-7200 1.5 8-12 32
School Reviews
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