Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS

Washington, District of Columbia — 1 schools

284
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$29,770
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS operates 1 public schools serving 284 students, placing it among the smaller districts in District of Columbia. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 271 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in District of Columbia County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $29,770 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 83.0% local, and 17.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #20 of 54 in District of Columbia against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 271:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 30.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.1% African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian across the district's schools.

Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs accounts for 100.0% of all Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS student-counselor ratio is 271:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS is typically wider than the Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS chronic absenteeism rate is 30.3% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

17.0%
Federal
State
83.0%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
20 / 54
State Rank
38
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in District of Columbia county, where this district is located.

$1,953
Studio/mo
$2,015
1 BR/mo
$2,246
2 BR/mo
$2,835
3 BR/mo
$3,332
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS.

Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
African American 94.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

271:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
30.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS

School Enrollment
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs
Charter
271

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS?

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS has 1 schools, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 284 students.

How much does Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS spend per student?

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS spends $29,770 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #20 in District of Columbia.

What is the average rent near Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in District of Columbia County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS?

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS students are 94.1% African American, 5.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS?

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #20 out of 54 districts in District of Columbia. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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