Excellent
#617 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 16% in state
Howard Middle
Middle School · Orange · Orlando, FL
An Orange middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
800 E ROBINSON ST, Orlando, FL 32801
- Math 66% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Howard Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 69% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 33 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
29.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Howard Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Orlando map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 58Good Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,626
Median home value
$397,600
Median rent
$1,773/mo
College educated
63.1%
Homeownership
28.4%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veritas Academy of Central FloridaPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 122 | Compare → |
| Lake Highland Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 1,982 | Compare → |
| Orlando Gifted AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 9.7 | 2–8 | 1.2 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Harvest Baptist Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 1.5 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orange
- Schools in district
- 275
- Rank in district
- #30 of 258
- District spending per student
- $11,656NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Howard Middle is listed in ORANGE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Howard Middle
Howard Middle is a public middle school in Orlando, FL, part of Orange, serving approximately 1,124 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #617 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Howard Middle
What grades does Howard Middle serve?
Howard Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Howard Middle?
Howard Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,124 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard Middle is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Howard Middle rank in FL?
Howard Middle ranks #617 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Howard Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Howard Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Howard Middle has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Howard Middle a charter school?
No, Howard Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Howard Middle a Title I school?
No, Howard Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Howard Middle?
29.9% of students at Howard Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Orange County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (407) 245-1780
- Area population (ZIP 32801)
- 16,251
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 32801; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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