Howard Middle School

www.bcsdk12.net

973 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Howard Middle School, located at 6600 Forsyth Road in Macon, Georgia, serves as a key educational institution within the Bibb County School District. Committed to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. As part of the district's broader mission, Howard Middle School focuses on fostering a supportive environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and personal growth among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core academic program, the school emphasizes a holistic approach to education by providing various extracurricular activities and resources that help students explore their interests and build social skills. By leveraging its connection to the Bibb County school system, Howard Middle provides students with access to essential digital resources and community-focused initiatives. For parents and community members interested in more detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, or academic performance, the official school website serves as the primary hub for updates and ongoing communication.

973

Total Students

66.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	60
Black	695
Asian	48
Two or More	52
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
695 (71.4%)
White
114 (11.7%)
Hispanic
60 (6.2%)
Two or More
52 (5.3%)
Asian
48 (4.9%)
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:	Bibb County
Phone:	(478)779-3454
Website:	http://www.bcsdk12.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	973
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	590
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 6 310

Grade 7 332

Grade 8 331