Howard Middle School
#253 of 563 middle schools in Florida
#5726 of 15,369 nationally
About Howard Middle School
Howard Middle School is a public middle located in Ocala, in the Marion school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 917 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 58.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 253rd of 563 ranked middle schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (77th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (20th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 917.
There are 33 schools in Ocala; Howard Middle School ranks 11th of 33 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)60%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)53.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.7
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 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 917
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 53.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.7
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 60%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Howard Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Madison Street Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students · 910 m away
DR N H Jones Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students · 1.9 km away
Vanguard High School
Ocala · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,684 students · 2.6 km away
Osceola Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
866 students · 2.7 km away
Eighth Street Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students · 2.8 km away
Wyomina Park Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 3.1 km away
Ocali Charter High School
Ocala · Charter high · Grades 9–12
116 students · 3.3 km away
Oakcrest Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
631 students · 3.4 km away
Fordham Early Learning Academy
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
215 students · 3.5 km away
College Park Elementary School
Ocala · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
873 students · 3.7 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Florida with a comparable Enrollment.
Fort King Middle School
Ocala · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students
Gulf Breeze Middle School
Gulf Breeze · Public middle · Grades 6–8
916 students
Alice B. Landrum Middle School
Ponte Vedra Beach · Public middle · Grades 6–8
918 students
Twin Lakes Academy Middle School
Jacksonville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
914 students
Hidden Oaks Middle School
Palm City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
920 students
Hudson Academy
Hudson · Public middle · Grades 4–8
920 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Howard Middle School a good school?
Howard Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 58.9 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #253 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 School rank in Florida?
Howard Middle School ranks #253 of 563 middle schools in Florida and #5726 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Howard Middle School?
Howard Middle School had 917 students in 2025.
Is Howard Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Howard Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Howard Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Howard Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.