Is Howard Middle a good school?

Howard Middle ranks 192 nd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Howard Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,047 students attended Howard Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Howard Middle?

Students at Howard Middle are 45% White, 27% Hispanic, 21% African American, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Howard Middle

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.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801

(407) 245-1780

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
192^nd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,898

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 1,047

Racial breakdown:

White:

45.5%

Hispanic:

26.7%

African American:

20.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Howard Middle ranks better than 83.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 5^th among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.85. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Howard Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), Hispanic (26.7%), African American (20.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard Middle is 20.9. 27 middle schools in the Orange School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Howard Middle employs 50 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard Middle is $8,898. 29 middle schools in the Orange School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Howard Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Howard Middle 192^nd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Howard Middle in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 31^st of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Howard Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	33.39	426^th	593	28.2%
2005	31.79	445^th	602	26.1%
2006	35.62	464^th	675	31.3%
2007	38.68	488^th	736	33.7%
2008	43.72	452^nd	740	38.9%
2009	42.91	491^st	780	37.1%
2010	50.95	446^th	839	46.8%
2011	44.65	547^th	891	38.6%
2012	40.11	561^st	897	37.5%
2013	60.08	372^nd	956	61.1%
2014	70.29	285^th	999	71.5%
2016	57.24	404^th	997	59.5%
2017	61.99	366^th	1031	64.5%
2018	71.30	276^th	1035	73.3%
2019	83.64	157^th	1099	85.7%
2021	86.81	111^th	1136	90.2%
2022	88.35	100^th	1148	91.3%
2023	84.53	148^th	1177	87.4%
2024	80.85	192^nd	1196	83.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, February 22, 2016

My daughter is in 6th grade at Howard. She is in the magnet program and we could not be happier. The teachers are top notch and they are interested in their kids. Communication is amazing and putting the arts into everything just makes it a really amazing creative environment where artsy kids learn like crazy. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, January 3, 2014

An exceptional school with the most caring, innovative teachers! Dr. Cartwright, the principle, is the most pro-active, child-centered, caring, forward thinking principal I have ever come across. My child is in 6th grade and couldn't be happier. The magnet program offers a great deal of challenge, and at the same time a curriculum that my son is excited about. Close Quote

by a citizen
Sunday, June 12, 2011

Howard Middle School offers more electives and after school real life experiences than any other middle school I have ever experienced. You can take legal studies, digital media, theater, aviation, environmental studies, orchestra, music theory, band, chorus, advanced art and other electives as well as having your child be a part of extra-curriculars such as rocket club, engineering club, solar competitions, garden club, math club, and many more. These students have the opportunity to fly to Wisconsin for an aviation experience, or fly to D.C. for a rocket contest as well as drive out to Coco beach for solar contests. The teachers are dedicated and work many hours before and after school for their students. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Howard Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	423	394	17	48	0	n/a	n/a	0	882
1989	427	380	16	47	2	n/a	n/a	0	872
1990	430	415	14	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	913
1991	453	410	15	73	1	n/a	n/a	0	952
1992	428	421	15	112	2	n/a	n/a	0	978
1993	449	424	18	88	1	n/a	n/a	0	980
1994	380	451	20	99	1	n/a	n/a	0	951
1995	361	394	42	95	0	n/a	n/a	0	892
1996	361	394	42	95	0	n/a	n/a	0	892
1997	373	435	61	104	1	n/a	n/a	0	974
1998	400	466	58	102	1	n/a	n/a	0	1027
1999	381	464	52	100	1	n/a	n/a	0	998
2000	317	439	37	98	0	n/a	n/a	0	891
2001	308	446	40	116	1	n/a	n/a	0	911
2002	237	420	34	130	1	n/a	n/a	0	822
2003	237	420	34	130	1	n/a	n/a	0	822
2004	253	381	23	146	0	n/a	n/a	0	803
2005	249	462	26	170	1	n/a	n/a	0	908
2006	240	396	13	127	1	n/a	n/a	0	777
2007	223	362	19	119	0	n/a	n/a	14	737
2008	193	292	11	96	1	n/a	n/a	18	611
2009	179	278	8	127	2	n/a	n/a	14	608
2010	177	268	9	124	2	n/a	n/a	11	591
2011	200	245	10	135	0	0	14	0	604
2012	203	269	15	138	1	0	20	0	646
2013	280	358	19	227	2	0	32	0	918
2014	331	348	19	238	2	0	33	0	971
2015	353	390	12	266	0	1	40	0	1062
2016	372	353	13	250	0	2	36	0	1026
2017	404	355	18	273	1	4	37	0	1092
2018	463	203	21	308	0	5	36	0	1036
2019	497	211	21	241	1	5	38	0	1014
2020	512	208	18	249	1	5	34	0	1027
2021	458	209	24	250	0	5	37	0	983
2022	438	194	24	259	1	3	31	0	950
2023	476	216	30	280	1	2	42	0	1047

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howard Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	882	53.0	16.6	52.5
1989	872	53.0	16.4	51
1990	913	53.0	17.2	53
1991	952	60.0	15.8	53.4
1992	978	60.0	16.3	3.3
1993	980	50.0	19.6	14.6
1994	951	49.0	19.4	26.3
1995	892	45.0	19.8	53.8
1996	892	45.0	19.8	53.8
1997	974	49.0	19.9	50.1
1998	1027	54.0	19.0	46.3
1999	998	55.0	18.1	61.8
2000	891	52.0	17.1	66.8
2001	911	49.0	18.6	69.3
2002	822	52.0	15.8	65.5
2003	822	52.0	15.8	65.5
2004	803	56.0	14.3	63
2005	908	51.0	17.8	71.7
2006	777	53.0	14.7	68.6
2007	737	57.0	12.9	68.3
2008	611	56.0	10.9	78.4
2009	608	47.1	13.2	71.7
2010	591	43.0	13.7	71.9
2011	604	40.0	15.1	72.8
2012	646	44.0	14.6	64.7
2013	918	55.0	16.6	72.3
2014	971	59.0	16.4	66.5
2015	1062	59.0	18.0	62.2
2016	1026	59.0	17.3	61.1
2017	1092	58.0	18.8	57.3
2018	1036	56.0	18.5	45.4
2019	1014	52.0	19.5	39.4
2020	1027	54.0	19.0	43.8
2021	983	52.0	18.9	41.9
2022	950	51.0	18.6	28
2023	1047	50.0	20.9	34.6

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 Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	882	53.0	16.6	52.5
1989	872	53.0	16.4	51
1990	913	53.0	17.2	53
1991	952	60.0	15.8	53.4
1992	978	60.0	16.3	3.3
1993	980	50.0	19.6	14.6
1994	951	49.0	19.4	26.3
1995	892	45.0	19.8	53.8
1996	892	45.0	19.8	53.8
1997	974	49.0	19.9	50.1
1998	1027	54.0	19.0	46.3
1999	998	55.0	18.1	61.8
2000	891	52.0	17.1	66.8
2001	911	49.0	18.6	69.3
2002	822	52.0	15.8	65.5
2003	822	52.0	15.8	65.5
2004	803	56.0	14.3	63
2005	908	51.0	17.8	71.7
2006	777	53.0	14.7	68.6
2007	737	57.0	12.9	68.3
2008	611	56.0	10.9	78.4
2009	608	47.1	13.2	71.7
2010	591	43.0	13.7	71.9
2011	604	40.0	15.1	72.8
2012	646	44.0	14.6	64.7
2013	918	55.0	16.6	72.3
2014	971	59.0	16.4	66.5
2015	1062	59.0	18.0	62.2
2016	1026	59.0	17.3	61.1
2017	1092	58.0	18.8	57.3
2018	1036	56.0	18.5	45.4
2019	1014	52.0	19.5	39.4
2020	1027	54.0	19.0	43.8
2021	983	52.0	18.9	41.9
2022	950	51.0	18.6	28
2023	1047	50.0	20.9	34.6

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 Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$193 (2.5%)	$7,460 (97.5%)	$7,653
2019	$146 (1.9%)	$7,638 (98.1%)	$7,784
2020	$234 (2.8%)	$8,107 (97.2%)	$8,342
2021	$639 (7.4%)	$7,950 (92.6%)	$8,589
2022	$1,052 (11.6%)	$8,009 (88.4%)	$9,061
2023	$1,100 (12.4%)	$7,797 (87.6%)	$8,898

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 157^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 148^th of 1177 Middle schools	1.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Middle)	77	80	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	52	52
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard Middle)	70	77	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	43	47	4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Middle)	79	77	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	48	46	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howard Middle)	73	73
7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	49	50	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Middle)	80	76	4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)	54	47	7%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howard Middle)	26	46	20%
8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)	36	38	2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Howard Middle)	73	69	4%
8th Grade Science (Orange)	49	50	1%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Civics (Howard Middle)	89	79	10%
End of Course Civics (Orange)	66	61	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Howard Middle)	93	91	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)	63	51	12%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Howard Middle)	96	96
End of Course Geometry (Orange)	53	44	9%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1014	1047	3.3%
African American	211	216	2.4%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	21	30	42.9%
Hispanic	241	280	16.2%
Pacific Islander	5	2	60%
White	497	476	4.2%
Two or More Races	38	42	10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.4%	34.6%	4.9%

Schools Near Howard Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Howard Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	800 E Robinson St	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 245-1780	1,047	50	20.9	34.6%	476 (45.5%)	216 (20.6%)	280 (26.7%)	30 (2.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	42 (4.0%)	80.8	192^nd of 1196 public middle schools	83.9%		84.5	148^th of 1177 public middle schools	87.4%	44				73.0	70.0	74.0				69.0	54.0	74.0		68.0	95.0	92.0	81.0	$8,898	$1,100	$7,797
34-M-W-7 (34-M-N-7)	Public	6-8	445 W. Amelia St	Orlando	32801	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Hamlin Middle	Public	6-8	16025 Silver Grove Blvd	Winter Garden	34787	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 317-3200	722	35	20.6	19.7%	362 (50.1%)	38 (5.3%)	252 (34.9%)	53 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	16 (2.2%)	80.9	189^th of 1196 public middle schools	84.2%		80.7	189^th of 1177 public middle schools	83.9%					77.0	65.0	66.0				84.0	35.0	76.0		69.0	92.0	100.0	85.0	$5,762	$649	$5,113
Orlando Gifted Academy	Public, Magnet	2-8	1121 N Fern Creek Ave	Orlando	32803	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	No	(407) 897-6410	383	30	12.7	25.3%	192 (50.1%)	46 (12.0%)	75 (19.6%)	52 (13.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.7%)	97.8	9^th of 1196 public middle schools	99.2%		97.8	6^th of 1177 public middle schools	99.5%	3	100.0	100.0	98.0	98.0	93.0	91.0	100.0	100.0	98.0	99.0		100.0	100.0	94.0	97.0	100.0	100.0	$14,288	$1,777	$12,510
Glenridge Middle	Public	6-8	2900 Upper Park Rd	Orlando	32814	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	No	(407) 623-1415	1,145	57	20.0	44.0%	380 (33.2%)	119 (10.4%)	518 (45.2%)	94 (8.2%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	30 (2.6%)	53.5	536^th of 1196 public middle schools	55.2%		56	486^th of 1177 public middle schools	58.7%	50				55.0	50.0	52.0				58.0	39.0	60.0		48.0	93.0	98.0	71.0	$9,487	$1,432	$8,055
College Park Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	1201 Maury Rd	Orlando	32804	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 245-1800	760	34	22.3	74.2%	48 (6.3%)	522 (68.7%)	147 (19.3%)	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.3%)	12.5	1083^rd of 1196 public middle schools	9.4%		20.9	967^th of 1177 public middle schools	17.8%	116				28.0	17.0	28.0				25.0	14.0	35.0		21.0	69.0		33.0	$8,955	$1,597	$7,357
Memorial Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	2220 W 29th St	Orlando	32805	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 245-1810	944	45	20.9	75.4%	19 (2.0%)	601 (63.7%)	305 (32.3%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (1.0%)	12	1088^th of 1196 public middle schools	9.0%		16	1028^th of 1177 public middle schools	12.7%	60				20.0	17.0	23.0				16.0	29.0	38.0		17.0	94.0	100.0	31.0	$9,175	$2,114	$7,062
Conway Middle	Public	6-8	4600 Anderson Rd	Orlando	32812	Orange County	Orange	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 249-6420	681	39	17.4	60.1%	159 (23.3%)	95 (14.0%)	393 (57.7%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	22 (3.2%)	32.3	834^th of 1196 public middle schools	30.3%		31.2	827^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.7%	7				43.0	40.0	37.0				42.0	24.0	56.0		34.0	59.0	92.0	46.0	$12,072	$2,733	$9,339
Roberto Clemente Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	6000 Roberto Clemente Rd	Orlando	32807	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 249-6430	951	51	18.6	63.4%	93 (9.8%)	121 (12.7%)	683 (71.8%)	41 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.4%)	9 (0.9%)	27.5	898^th of 1196 public middle schools	24.9%		25.9	896^th of 1177 public middle schools	23.9%	2				35.0	31.0	36.0				35.0	21.0	51.0		38.0	88.0	100.0	31.0	$9,748	$1,648	$8,100
Carver Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	4500 W Columbia St	Orlando	32811	Orange County	Orange	No	Yes	No	Yes	(407) 296-5110	721	44	16.3	79.2%	10 (1.4%)	621 (86.1%)	83 (11.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	3 (0.4%)	21.1	983^rd of 1196 public middle schools	17.8%		17.5	1004^th of 1177 public middle schools	14.7%	21				31.0	35.0	30.0				29.0	29.0	42.0		27.0	95.0	50.0	43.0	$13,054	$3,165	$9,890

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