Summary:
The Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS is the sole public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS district, with a total enrollment of 284 students. The school's student population is predominantly African American, making up 93.66% of the student body, with the remaining 5.63% Hispanic and 0.7% two or more races.
Academically, the school faces significant challenges, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics falling well below the district averages across all grade levels. For instance, in 8th grade, only 39.5% of students are proficient or better in ELA, compared to the 35.7% district average, while in Mathematics, just 12% of 8th graders are proficient or better, compared to the 11.2% district average. The school's ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 31st out of 59 schools in 2021-2022 to 47th out of 69 schools in 2022-2023, and currently sits at 37th out of 70 schools for the 2023-2024 school year.
Despite the academic struggles, the school spends a substantial $32,029 per student, which is significantly higher than the district average. Additionally, the school maintains a low student-teacher ratio of 9.9 to 1, suggesting that resources may not be effectively allocated to support student learning. These findings raise questions about the school's ability to provide quality education and the need for further investigation into the factors contributing to its performance and resource utilization.
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