HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL

917 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Howard Middle School is a public middle school located in Ocala, Florida, serving students within the Marion County Public Schools district. Situated on NW 10th Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. As a cornerstone of its local community, Howard Middle School focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, elective opportunities, and extracurricular activities designed to engage diverse student interests.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Marion County Public School system, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community involvement. Families and community members can stay informed about the school’s academic programs, administrative updates, and institutional calendar by visiting their official website at http://www.marion.k12.fl.us/. Through its various initiatives and staff dedication, Howard Middle School strives to provide a supportive educational foundation that encourages students to excel both inside and outside the classroom.

917

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

53.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOWARD MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	245
Hispanic	230
Black	328
Asian	61
Two or More	49
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
328 (35.8%)
White
245 (26.7%)
Hispanic
230 (25.1%)
Asian
61 (6.7%)
Two or More
49 (5.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MARION
Phone:	(352)671-7225
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	917
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	446
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 339

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 308