Howard Middle School vs. Fort King Middle School
Should I attend Howard Middle School or Fort King Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Howard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Fort King Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
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).
Serving 1,145 students in grades 6-8, Fort King Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,019 students
1,145 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
57 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1763 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2662 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
340
355
Grade 7 Students
347
376
Grade 8 Students
332
414
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
20%
24%
% Black
38%
24%
% White
32%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
65%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%