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Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs
Middle School · Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs · Washington, DC
A Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
405 HOWARD ROAD PLACE NW, Washington, DC 20059
- Math 15% vs DC 29% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs DC 40% (2025)
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 23% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
Based on 30 test records from DC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 74Excellent Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,514/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
College educated
100%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20059; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $35,039NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs is listed in Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs is a public middle school in Washington, DC, part of Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs, serving approximately 253 students in grades 6th-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #175 of 240 schools in DC. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs
What grades does Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs serve?
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs?
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs rank in DC?
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs ranks #175 of 240 schools in DC.
What is Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs a charter school?
Yes, Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs a Title I school?
No, Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science Pcs is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- District of Columbia
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (202) 806-7725
- Area population (ZIP 20059)
- 1,093
- Area median age
- 18.8
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About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING) · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 DC OSSE DC CAPE SCHOOL-LEVEL (% MEETING OR EXCEEDING). A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 20059; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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