Howard Middle

Public 6-8

 800 E Robinson St
       Orlando, FL  32801-2020


(407) 245-1780

District: Orange

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,061 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  20.9 Help
Number of students:  1,047

Racial breakdown:

White:
45.5%
Hispanic:
26.7%
African American:
20.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.6% Help


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Compare Details Howard Middle ranks better than 87.3% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 2nd among 42 ranked middle schools in the Orange School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.53. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Student population at Howard Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (45.5%), Hispanic (26.7%), African American (20.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 34.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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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...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard Middle is $9,061. 27 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 150th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Howard Middle in the ranking list.)

Orange:

SchoolDigger ranks Orange 35th of 67 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.39 426th 593 28.2%
2005 31.79 445th 602 26.1%
2006 35.62 464th 675 31.3%
2007 38.68 488th 736 33.7%
2008 43.72 452nd 740 38.9%
2009 42.91 491st 780 37.1%
2010 50.95 446th 839 46.8%
2011 44.65 547th 891 38.6%
2012 40.11 561st 897 37.5%
2013 60.08 372nd 956 61.1%
2014 70.29 285th 999 71.5%
2016 57.24 404th 997 59.5%
2017 61.99 366th 1031 64.5%
2018 71.30 276th 1035 73.3%
2019 83.64 157th 1099 85.7%
2021 86.81 111th 1136 90.2%
2022 88.35 100th 1148 91.3%
2023 84.53 148th 1177 87.4%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, February 22, 2016

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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

Open Quote 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.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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

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 157th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 148th 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)7780
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5252
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard Middle)7077
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Orange)4347
 4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Middle)7977
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)4846
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howard Middle)7373
   7th Grade Mathematics (Orange)4950
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Middle)8076
 4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Orange)5447
 7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howard Middle)2646
 20%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Orange)3638
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Howard Middle)7369
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Orange)4950
 1%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Howard Middle)8979
 10%
   End of Course Civics (Orange)6661
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Howard Middle)9391
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Orange)6351
 12%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Howard Middle)9696
   End of Course Geometry (Orange)5344
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10141047
 3.3%
African American211216
 2.4%
American Indian11
Asian2130
 42.9%
Hispanic241280
 16.2%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White497476
 4.2%
Two or More Races3842
 10.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.4%34.6%
 4.9%


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

Howard Middle ranks 150th of 1185 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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


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