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David T Howard Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
551 John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta, GA 30312 · (404) 802-3200 · Part of Atlanta City School District
Students
1,073
Students per teacher
15:1
Free or reduced lunch
23%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about David T Howard Middle School
- School Grade A: near the top of Georgia’s public schools
- Math proficiency 23 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 25 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 9.8% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency58%
State average 34.8%
Reading / language arts63%
State average 38.5%
Location
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551 John Wesley Dobbs, Atlanta
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6374
Grade 7360
Grade 8339
Enrollment over time
1,189’20
1,154’21
1,119’22
1,056’23
1,073’24
Down 9.8% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 50%Black 28%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 9%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.