Summary:
Howard Middle is a public middle school located in Orlando, Florida, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,047 students. The school is part of the Orange County School District, which is ranked 31 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Howard Middle consistently outperforms the Orange County and Florida state averages in various standardized test scores, including EOC/Algebra 1, EOC/Geometry, EOC/Civics, Statewide Science/Science, and FAST/English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Howard Middle had 95% proficiency in EOC/Algebra 1, compared to 53% for Orange County and 55% for Florida. The school's diverse student population, with 45.46% White, 20.63% African American, and 26.74% Hispanic students, is another key strength that sets it apart from many nearby schools.
However, Howard Middle has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 6.1% in 2019-2020 to 23.5% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. The school's free and reduced-price lunch rates, ranging from 28% to 41.91%, suggest a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds among the student population, in contrast to some nearby high-performing schools like Hamlin Middle and Orlando Gifted Academy, which have lower rates. By understanding these key metrics and comparisons, Howard Middle can continue to build on its strengths and address any challenges to ensure the best possible educational outcomes for its students.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet 6-8
District:
Orange
SchoolDigger Rank:
192nd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,898
Student/teacher ratio: 21.2
Number of students: 1,124
Racial breakdown:
White:
42.0%
Hispanic:
30.6%
African American:
21.4%
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Two or more races:
3.8%
Asian:
1.8%
American Indian:
0.3%
Pacific Islander:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 29.9%
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