Serving 1,019 students in grades 6-8, Howard Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower 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 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,019 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- 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
Diversity
School Overview
Howard Middle School's student population of 1,019 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,019 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Howard Middle School ranks within the top 50% 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 0.72, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1763 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
20%
36%
Black
38%
21%
White
32%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #1763 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Howard Middle School often compared to?
Howard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Osceola Middle School, Fort King Middle School, North Marion Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Howard Middle School?
1,019 students attend Howard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Howard Middle School students are Black, 32% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 Marion School District.
School Reviews
5 11/3/2022
Going to Howard is an amazing experience where you learn so much and make so many long-lasting friends.
2 5/17/2016
I say this with a resounding "!!!!!!" and this is in light of all the opportunity and academic programs and opportunity's your website says you offer. Being a combat veteran of the U.S Navy and Army for a combined 20 years service, I have come to know certain things as being a constant and a must if you wish to run any organization or group with any level of professionalism and productivity. Most of this is gauged by how you manage the lowest or smallest increment of that product. That is why i say i would not recommend your school. I have surfed your site for an hour and seen all you talk about and boast and your fine points and accalades or reasons a person should enroll their child. In all your self gratifying and edifying you missed one thing or covered it so well in hyperbole that it would take to much time to find. The item i speak of is you "Recommended School Supply List" What is the child to bring in way of school supplys. Where have you hidden this on your website or is it not there at all. If this is normal practice..fine then put it out there where it can be found so a parent (new or otherwise) won't spend uneccesary time looking over your pages of blow harding to find nothing! Get it right!...It matters not if you have the best weapon on the planet if you can't load it or know how to fire it!
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