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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 264
Locale Urban
Executive Director Kathryn Procope
Demographics
Percentage of students*
9%
English Learners
83%
Free/Reduced Lunch
19%
Students with Disabilities
African American or Black 93%
American Indian/Alaska Native —
Asian —
Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 2%
Hispanic or Latino 5%
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 |
|---|---|
|
Advancement On Mastery |
5+ years
|
|
AI For Learning Materials |
3-4 years
|
|
Higher Education Partnerships |
5+ years
|
|
Students Access Their Own Data |
5+ years
|
|
Tutoring |
3-4 years
|
All Practices
Student Advisories
AI For Teacher Productivity
Anti-racist Practices
Assessments For Deeper Learning
Assessments For Social-emotional Skills
Blended Learning
Career Exploration
Co-leadership
Community And Workforce Partnerships
Family And Community Support Services
Competency/mastery-based Education
Culturally Responsive Practices
Flexible Staffing & Alternative Teaching Roles
Grading Policies Focus On Mastery
All Courses Designed For Inclusion
Interoperable Data From Multiple Technologies
Individual Learning Paths
Mental Health Services
1:1 Mentoring
Multi-tiered System Of Support (MTSS) In Academics
No Tracked Classes
Project-based Learning
Peer To Peer Support
Performance Based Assessment
High Quality Instructional Materials
Restorative Practices
SEL Integration School-wide
Student-led Conferences
Student-led Goal Setting
Self-paced Learning
Trauma-informed Practices
Universal Design For Learning
Career Prep
key reasons for innovating
Better support a specific population of students
Better support economically disadvantaged students
Better support students classified as English learners
Better support students of color
Better support students with disabilities
Improve academic achievement
Increase teacher agency
Artifacts
Date Updated: 4/1/2026
*Canopy profile data is self-reported or sourced from NCES data, then verified by school leaders.