Howard Middle
#66 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#1741 of 15,369 nationally
About Howard Middle
Howard Middle is a public middle located in Orlando, in the Orange school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,185 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 78.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 66th of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (9th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,185.
There are 167 schools in Orlando; Howard Middle ranks 24th of 165 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)79%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)27.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Howard Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,185
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 27.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 79%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Howard Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hillcrest Elementary
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students · 644 m away
Lake Eola Charter
Orlando · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
190 students · 974 m away
34-M-W-7 (34-M-N-7)
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0 students · 1.8 km away
Orlando Gifted Academy
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 2–8
442 students · 1.9 km away
Central Florida Leadership Academy Charter
Orlando · Charter high · Grades 6–12
100 students · 2.0 km away
Ocps Academic Center for Excellence
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students · 2.3 km away
Lake Como School
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
928 students · 2.3 km away
William R Boone High
Orlando · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,650 students · 2.9 km away
Audubon Park School
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,184 students · 3.1 km away
Blankner K-8
Orlando · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
824 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
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1,184 students
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1,187 students
Duncan U. Fletcher Middle School
Jacksonville Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,190 students
Chaffee Trail Middle School
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1,190 students
Ransom Middle School
Cantonment · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
Lake Nona Middle
Orlando · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,179 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Middle a good school?
Howard Middle has a Success Index (US) of 78.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #66 of 563 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Howard Middle rank in Florida?
Howard Middle ranks #66 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #1741 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Howard Middle?
Howard Middle had 1,185 students in 2025.
Is Howard Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Howard Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Howard Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Howard Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.