Serving 1,056 students in grades 6-8, David T Howard Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 61% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Georgia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Georgia state average of 65% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,056 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in GA
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
David T Howard Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,204 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David T Howard Middle School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
David T Howard Middle School is ranked #190 out of 2,204 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Georgia.
What schools are David T Howard Middle School often compared to?
David T Howard Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Atlanta Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% GA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% GA state average).
How many students attend David T Howard Middle School?
1,056 students attend David T Howard Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of David T Howard Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David T Howard Middle School?
David T Howard Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does David T Howard Middle School offer ?
David T Howard Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is David T Howard Middle School part of?
In what neighborhood is David T Howard Middle School located?
David T Howard Middle School is located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood of Atlanta, GA. There are 1 other public schools located in Old Fourth Ward.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,056 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 53%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 61% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 55% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education
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