Enrollment
271
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Washington, DC
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs
Federal NCES profile for Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 110005800308Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of District of Columbia schools.
- #4 of 19
- middle schools in Washington · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.7:1
- small classes for District of Columbia
- 271
- students enrolled
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs has class sizes smaller than 72% of District of Columbia schools. Computed live against every District of Columbia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs ranks #4 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC.
School address
NCES ID 110005800308 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 12.3:1 District of Columbia avg
-21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs is a mid-sized charter middle school in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling 271 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of District of Columbia schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 271 puts it in the smaller third of District of Columbia schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 243 scored District of Columbia schools.
Its student body is predominantly African American (94% of enrollment) (diversity index 11/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 271 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 30.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Washington's middle schools, it stands alongside Deal Ms (1,462 students): Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.7:1 vs 13.3:1).
Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs is a single-school charter district, so Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs compares
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs on the metrics families compare, against District of Columbia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 21% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 271 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.7:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
271
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
9.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 28% in District of Columbia - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,418
per pupil, district-wide
- below District of Columbia avg of $31,650
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 271 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 94.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 94.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 11.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 11.2, Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs is less mixed than the District of Columbia school average of 33.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs, which includes Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs.
$29,418
Per student
-7%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $31,650
+77%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 83.0%
Federal 17.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar middle schools in Washington
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Deal Ms
Standard public school
1,462 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Hardy Ms
Standard public school
631 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ida B. Wells Ms
Standard public school
521 students 11.1:1 students per teacher
Macfarland Ms
Standard public school
486 students 8.8:1 students per teacher
Stuart-Hobson Ms (Capitol Hill Cluster)
Standard public school
460 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Eliot-Hine Ms
Standard public school
432 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of District of Columbia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~271 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs
How many students attend Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs?
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs has 271 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs is 9.7:1, which is 21% lower than the District of Columbia average of 12.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs is African American at 94.1% of enrollment, in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs?
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs rank among middle schools in Washington?
By Resource Investment Index, Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs ranks #4 of 19 middle schools in Washington, DC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Washington on the city page.
Is Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs a good school?
Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of District of Columbia schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs?
None; Howard University Middle School of Math and Science Pcs is a single-school charter district, and Howard University Ms of Mathematics and Science Pcs is its only campus.
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