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Howard Middle School for Math and Science
Howard Middle School for Math and Science, nominated by 228 Accelerator, is a middle school in Washington, District of Columbia that describes itself as a public charter school serving learners from a primarily urban area.
Location Washington, District of Columbia
Governance Public charter school
Grades Middle
Students 288
Locale Urban
Executive Director Kathryn Procope
Demographics
Percentage of students*
9%
English Learners
83%
Free/Reduced Lunch
17%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 93%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander —
Hispanic or Latino 7%
White —
2+ Races —
Why Howard Middle School for Math and Science was nominated
On the campus of Howard University in Washington, DC, Howard University Middle School for Math and Science has a 2:1 laptop program which powers both blended learning and competency based learning experiences. They are also experimenting with the role of identity when creating personalized learning plans and flexible schedules for students, especially in mathematics.
Student experience design
Students know that there are multiple pathways to success and they are empowered to take charge of their learning at their own pace.
Core Practices
| Core Practices | Length of Use |
|---|---|
|
Blended Learning |
5+ years
|
|
Mental Health Services |
5+ years
|
|
1:1 Mentoring |
5+ years
|
|
High Quality Instructional Materials |
5+ years
|
|
Student-led Conferences |
5+ years
|
All Practices
Advancement On Mastery
Student Advisories
AI For Learning Materials
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Co-leadership
Community And Business Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Competency Framework
Culturally Responsive Practices
Extended Learning Opportunities
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
Hiring For Equity And Inclusion Values
Interdisciplinary
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learning Paths
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
No Tracked Classes
Multiple Opportunities To Demonstrate Mastery
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Restorative Practices
SEL Integration School-wide
Social Justice Focus
Students Access Their Own Data
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Trauma-informed Practices
Tutoring
Universal Design For Learning
key reasons for innovating
Increase teacher agency
Artifacts
Students who promote from our program have excelled in high school. They find that they are far ahead of their peers because they have been taught goal setting and how to request feedback. We set high expectations for all learners and they achieve those expectations
Models Implemented
Grades 4-12
Whole Student System
Grades PK-12
APB Model
Date Updated: 4/1/2025
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.