Serving 410 students in grades 6-8,
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50% in SC)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert E. Howard Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Robert E. Howard Middle School's student population of 410 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Robert E. Howard Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
12%
Black
93%
32%
White
1%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Robert E. Howard Middle School often compared to?
Robert E. Howard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like William J. Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Robert E. Howard Middle School?
410 students attend Robert E. Howard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Robert E. Howard Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert E. Howard Middle School?
Robert E. Howard Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Robert E. Howard Middle School offer ?
Robert E. Howard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Robert E. Howard Middle School part of?
Robert E. Howard Middle School is part of Orangeburg School District.
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