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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HOWARD UNIVERSITY MIDDLE SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE P·NCES 110005800308

Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS

405 HOWARD ROAD PLACE NW, Washington, DC 20059 · (202) 806-7725 · District of Columbia
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL271 STUDENTS
Enrollment
271
Middle
STATE 345
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
32 FTE teachers
STATE 10.8:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
Community
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0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6
79
Grade 7
96
Grade 8
96
Student demographics
Hispanic
145%
STATE 19%
Black
25594%
STATE 62%
Asian
10%
STATE 1%
Native American
10%
STATE 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
11944%
Female
15256%

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Test scores

DC CAPE 2024-25 . % Meeting + Exceeding
English Language Arts
30.4%
DC avg 37.9%
Math
14.5%
DC avg 27.5%
Source: DC CAPE. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
271
-7 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
8.5:1
was 11.6:1
% Hispanic
5%
was 4%
% Black
94%
was 95%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS

Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS operates as a close-knit 6-8 campus in Washington, District of Columbia, overseen by Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science P. Current enrollment sits at 271 students spanning grades 6 through 8. Enrollment runs roughly 21% leaner than the state mean of about 345.

Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS sits inside Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science P, the local public-school operator responsible for the campus.

On the student-mix side, Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS shows that nearly all students (94%) are Black. Other groups include 5% Hispanic. The wider county runs roughly 42% Black, putting the school's mix visibly more Black than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, Staff filings list 32 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to roughly 8.5:1 students per teacher. The state averages around 10.8:1, so this campus is tighter than the state norm typical.

Around the school, census data for District of Columbia shows median household earnings sit near $109,870, roughly 64% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and roughly 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across District of Columbia's 247 public schools (combined enrollment of about 94,385 students), Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Tubman ES, roughly 0.3 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

Geographically, the school is in a downtown area. Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS operates as a public charter school, meaning it is publicly funded but governed independently of the surrounding district's traditional schools.

Trend over the last 7 years. Over the past 7-year window, the student count fell 3%: 278 students in 2018 compared to 271 in 2025. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 11.6:1 in 2018 to 8.5:1 today.

On this page, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.

District of Columbia at a glance

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Population
681,294
Census ACS
Median income
$109,870
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
64%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
247
94,385 students

Quick facts

School name
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS
District
Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science P
Address
405 HOWARD ROAD PLACE NW, Washington, DC 20059
Phone
(202) 806-7725
County
District of Columbia
Level
Middle
Grade range
06–08
Total enrollment
271
Teachers (FTE)
32
Student–teacher ratio
8.5:1
Locale
11-City: Large
NCES ID
110005800308
Charter school
Yes
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS
How large is Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS?
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS enrolls approximately 271 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS serve?
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS?
Approximately 8.5:1 students per teacher at Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS.
What is the student diversity at Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS?
Student demographics at Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS are roughly 5% Hispanic, 94% Black, 0% Asian.
What district is Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS in?
Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS is part of Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science P.
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