How many students attend Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS?

In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS.

What is the racial makeup of Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS?

Students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS are 94% African American, 6% Hispanic.

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

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Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS is a public charter middle school in Washington, DC, serving 284 students in grades 6-8. The school has a predominantly African American student population, but it consistently underperforms the district and state averages in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency.

The school's academic performance is particularly concerning, with proficiency rates ranging from 19.2% in 6th grade ELA to 39.5% in 8th grade ELA, compared to district averages of 35.2% to 35.7%. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates are even lower, ranging from 4.1% in 6th grade to 12% in 8th grade, compared to district averages of 21.8% to 11.2%. The school's performance on student subgroups, such as African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, is also troubling, with many of these groups ranking in the bottom half or bottom quarter of DC middle schools.

While Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS has a relatively high per-student spending of $32,029, the school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, which may indicate challenges in effectively utilizing the available resources. Interestingly, the nearby schools, such as MacFarland Middle School and Brookland Middle School, also struggle with academic performance, while some schools, like Stuart-Hobson Middle School (Capitol Hill Cluster) and DC Prep PCS - Edgewood Middle School, consistently outperform the district and state averages.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

405 Howard Road Place NW
Washington, DC 20059

(202) 806-7725

District: Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
37^th of 70 District Of Columbia Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $32,029

Student/teacher ratio: 9.9

Number of students: 284

Racial breakdown:

African American:

93.7%

Hispanic:

5.6%

Two or more races:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.3%

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Student Body

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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS is $32,029.

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SchoolDigger ranks Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS 37^th of 70 District Of Columbia public middle schools. (See Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS 27^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	83.35	12^th	56	78.6%
2011	91.74	8^th	57	86.0%
2012	88.13	9^th	57	84.2%
2014	81.98	10^th	57	82.5%
2015	50.22	17^th	49	65.3%
2016	55.19	17^th	48	64.6%
2017	51.85	20^th	56	64.3%
2018	48.91	33^rd	72	54.2%
2019	44.31	38^th	75	49.3%
2022	37.97	31^st	59	47.5%
2023	32.69	47^th	69	31.9%
2024	41.90	37^th	70	47.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	38.35	20^th	32	37.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	32.70	34^th	44	22.7%
2024	26.84	41^st	49	16.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.26	31^st	53	41.5%
2019	40.06	32^nd	52	38.5%

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Rank History for At Risk students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	42.98	25^th	46	45.7%
2019	46.12	24^th	50	52.0%
2022	30.37	27^th	34	20.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	49.95	20^th	49	59.2%
2019	47.40	25^th	53	52.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	56.11	26^th	55	52.7%
2019	50.33	26^th	55	52.7%
2024	42.05	25^th	42	40.5%

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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 19, 2018

The staff and the principle at this school are only concern about one thing there selves. The school tolerates bullying to the point of know return. The staff treat the kids like they on the street they talk slang to them sing rap songs that has foul language. There are a lot of troubled kids at this school that should have been expelled long ago but they will not put them out. They are taking the focus off the smart kids who really want to learn. You have some teachers that get high and share that info with the kids and tell them that it's okay to do so. This school needs to be investigated hard they need all new staff. The name it self holds very high standards you would think it would be a lot better. If you don't want your child to turn into a violent drug addict rap star. Do not send your child here I repeat do not look deep and hard into another school for your child this school is horrible. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, May 30, 2017

The faculty and administration are not concerned with making sure our children get what they need before moving on. They have poor communication between the parent community and constant changing of teachers in the middle of the year. they do not prepare Close Quote

Enrollment information for Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

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Year	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	118	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	120
2007	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2008	286	1	10	0	n/a	n/a	297
2009	275	2	17	0	n/a	n/a	294
2010	268	1	16	0	n/a	n/a	285
2011	279	1	16	0	0	0	296
2012	297	3	15	0	0	0	315
2013	296	1	13	1	0	5	316
2014	304	0	10	1	0	3	318
2015	284	0	9	0	0	1	294
2016	254	0	12	0	0	0	266
2017	269	1	9	0	0	0	279
2018	264	0	11	1	0	2	278
2019	268	0	12	1	0	2	283
2020	274	0	16	0	0	1	291
2021	267	0	20	0	0	1	288
2022	260	0	20	0	0	2	282
2023	266	0	16	0	0	2	284

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	120	6.0	20.0	43.3
2007	0	12.0	0.0	n/a
2008	297	22.0	13.5	58.6
2009	294	19.0	15.5	n/a
2010	285	20.0	14.2	58.2
2011	296	22.0	13.4	57.4
2012	315	24.0	13.1	56.8
2013	316	25.0	12.6	64.2
2014	318	28.0	11.3	99.1
2015	294	28.0	10.5	65.6
2016	266	23.0	11.5	67.3
2017	279	33.0	8.4	n/a
2018	278	24.0	11.5	n/a
2019	283	30.0	9.4	n/a
2020	291	28.0	10.3	n/a
2021	288	16.0	18.0	n/a
2022	282	25.0	11.2	n/a
2023	284	28.5	9.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	120	6.0	20.0	43.3
2007	0	12.0	0.0	n/a
2008	297	22.0	13.5	58.6
2009	294	19.0	15.5	n/a
2010	285	20.0	14.2	58.2
2011	296	22.0	13.4	57.4
2012	315	24.0	13.1	56.8
2013	316	25.0	12.6	64.2
2014	318	28.0	11.3	99.1
2015	294	28.0	10.5	65.6
2016	266	23.0	11.5	67.3
2017	279	33.0	8.4	n/a
2018	278	24.0	11.5	n/a
2019	283	30.0	9.4	n/a
2020	291	28.0	10.3	n/a
2021	288	16.0	18.0	n/a
2022	282	25.0	11.2	n/a
2023	284	28.5	9.9	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$2,272 (9.1%)	$22,710 (90.9%)	$24,982
2021	$2,386 (10.1%)	$21,332 (89.9%)	$23,718
2022	$5,541 (18.9%)	$23,845 (81.1%)	$29,387
2023	$6,258 (19.5%)	$25,771 (80.5%)	$32,029

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

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Impact of COVID-19 on Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 38^th of 75 Middle schools	Ranks 47^th of 69 Middle schools	17.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS)	5.9	5.4	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS)	5.9	5.4	0.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	23.3	20.2	3.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS)	27.5	15.2	12.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS)	27.5	15.2	12.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	36.5	31.4	5.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS)	12.1	9.2	2.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS)	12	9.2	2.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	26.2	20	6.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS)	38.1	25.3	12.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS)	37.7	25.3	12.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	44	39	5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS)	24.1	12.4	11.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS)	24.1	12.4	11.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	17	11.4	5.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS)	39.2	28.1	11.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS)	39.2	28.1	11.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	39.6	38.7	0.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	283	284	0.4%
African American	268	266	0.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	12	16	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	2	2

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)					DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science PCS	Public, Charter	6-8	405 Howard Road Place NW	Washington	20059	District Of Columbia	Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 806-7725	284	29	9.9		0 (0.0%)	266 (93.7%)	16 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	41.9	37^th of 70 public middle schools	47.1%		32.7	47^th of 69 public middle schools	31.9%	10			19.2	24.7	39.5			4.1	4.6	12.0			$32,029	$6,258	$25,771
E.L. Haynes PCS - Middle School	Public, Charter	5-8	3600 Georgia Avenue NW	Washington	20010	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	365	37	9.8		8 (2.2%)	105 (28.8%)	249 (68.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	36.7	48^th of 70 public middle schools	31.4%		38.9	39^th of 69 public middle schools	43.5%	9		23.1	21.7	17.9	21.8		17.3	18.1	17.0	1.4			$29,983	$3,822	$26,161
KIPP DC - WILL Academy PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 328-9455	333	27	12.2		1 (0.3%)	324 (97.3%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30.6	53^rd of 70 public middle schools	24.3%		33.5	46^th of 69 public middle schools	33.3%	7		17.9	23.4	19.4	19.7		14.1	9.1	9.7	10.5			$23,514	$3,344	$20,170
McKinley Middle School	Public	6-8	151 T. St. NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 281-3950	222	24	9.2		0 (0.0%)	200 (90.1%)	19 (8.6%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26.2	60^th of 70 public middle schools	14.3%		32.3	50^th of 69 public middle schools	27.5%	10			17.7	28.8	16.5			6.3	6.3				$34,100	$4,391	$29,710
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Middle	Public, Charter	4-8	111 O Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	208	25	8.3		0 (0.0%)	200 (96.2%)	7 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	61.2	19^th of 70 public middle schools	72.9%		35.6	43^rd of 69 public middle schools	37.7%	24	14.3	23.3	24.3	50.0	47.2	14.3	13.6	13.5	20.6	23.5			$31,210	$5,863	$25,347
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood Middle School	Public, Charter	4-8	701 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 832-5700	318	32	9.9		1 (0.3%)	270 (84.9%)	37 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.8%)	84.4	7^th of 70 public middle schools	90.0%		71	12^th of 69 public middle schools	82.6%	5	28.4	28.0	47.5	60.4	49.1	22.4	24.5	41.0	35.8		39.0	39.0	$28,568	$4,941	$23,627
Capital Village PCS	Public, Charter	5-8	705 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	Capital Village PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 938-1416	108	15	7.2		1 (0.9%)	96 (88.9%)	8 (7.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.8%)	40	39^th of 70 public middle schools	44.3%		28.8	57^th of 69 public middle schools	17.4%	18				11.2	28.9				3.8	10.5			$39,650	$4,746	$34,903
Washington Latin PCS - Anna Julia Cooper Middle School	Public, Charter	5-7	711 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Washington Latin PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(202) 223-1111	157	14	11.2		69 (43.9%)	60 (38.2%)	9 (5.7%)	4 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	14 (8.9%)								(n/a)		62.4	58.9	72.0			55.9						$23,334	$1,364	$21,969
MacFarland Middle School	Public	6-8	4400 Iowa Ave. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6033	528	55	9.6		6 (1.1%)	187 (35.4%)	327 (61.9%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	42.4	36^th of 70 public middle schools	48.6%		38	41^st of 69 public middle schools	40.6%	5			28.5	28.3	19.3			14.0	22.6	1.0	56.9	56.9	$29,115	$3,647	$25,468
Brookland Middle School	Public	6-8	1150 Michigan Ave NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 759-1999	357	31	11.5		1 (0.3%)	289 (81.0%)	65 (18.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.2	56^th of 70 public middle schools	20.0%		32.6	48^th of 69 public middle schools	30.4%	8			16.5	20.2	23.0			5.4	11.6		14.2	14.2	$27,562	$3,801	$23,760

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