Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS

405 HOWARD ROAD PLACE NW
Washington, DC 20059

Charter School 284 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science (MS)², often referred to as MS², is a specialized public charter school located on the historic campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school was established through a partnership between Howard University and the D.C. Public Charter School Board. Its primary mission is to provide a rigorous, STEM-focused curriculum that prepares middle school students for success in high-performing high schools and, eventually, in competitive collegiate environments.

The school is distinguished by its intimate learning environment and its integration with the academic resources of Howard University. By emphasizing mathematics and science, MS² aims to bridge achievement gaps and encourage underrepresented students to pursue careers in STEM fields. Through a combination of high academic expectations, project-based learning, and a focus on character development, the school fosters a culture of excellence designed to equip its students with the critical thinking skills necessary to navigate a rapidly evolving global economy.

284

Total Students

28.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard University MS of Mathematics and Science PCS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	16
Black	266
Two or More	2

Black
266 (93.7 %)
Hispanic
16 (5.6 %)
Two or More
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Howard University Middle School of Math and Science PCS
Phone:	(202)806-7725
Website:	http://www.hu-ms2.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	284
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 100

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 94