Below Average
#1021 of 1,176 schools in SC
Robert E. Howard Middle
Middle School · Orangeburg · Orangeburg, SC
An Orangeburg middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1255 Belleville Road, Orangeburg, SC 29115
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert E. Howard Middle score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 13% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (2022 EdFacts)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 4 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert E. 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,492/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Orangeburg), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,174
Median home value
$95,600
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
50.8%
Poverty rate
31.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29115; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William J. Clark MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Orangeburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| First Southern Methodist Chr & Wesley Christian ScPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Orangeburg Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 471 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Orangeburg
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #22 of 26
- District spending per student
- $16,571NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert E. Howard Middle is listed in Orangeburg; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert E. Howard Middle
Robert E. Howard Middle is a public middle school in Orangeburg, SC, part of Orangeburg, serving approximately 413 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,021 of 1,176 schools in SC.
State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert E. Howard Middle
What grades does Robert E. Howard Middle serve?
Robert E. Howard Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert E. Howard Middle?
Robert E. Howard Middle has an enrollment of approximately 413 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Howard Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert E. Howard Middle is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert E. Howard Middle rank in SC?
Robert E. Howard Middle ranks #1,021 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Robert E. Howard Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert E. Howard Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Robert E. Howard Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert E. Howard Middle has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is Robert E. Howard Middle a charter school?
No, Robert E. Howard Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert E. Howard Middle a Title I school?
No, Robert E. Howard Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert E. Howard Middle?
100.0% of students at Robert E. 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
- 413
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Orangeburg County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.8%
- Phone
- (803) 534-5470
- Area population (ZIP 29115)
- 27,179
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.8
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 29115; 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, 2020-2022, 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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