Howard University Middle School of Math and Science

What Howard University Middle School of Math and Science does

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science (HU-MS²) is a tuition-free DC public charter middle school serving students in grades 6-8, located on the historic campus of Howard University at 2565 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC. Founded in 2005 and governed by an independent Board of Trustees, the school combines a STEM-focused core curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (currently candidate status, targeting full authorization by January 2028) and maintains an 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio across roughly 33 staff. Approximately 62% of HU-MS² graduates attend college, with 16% matriculating at Howard University specifically, and 41% of the faculty are Howard alumni.

The school's core product offering is organized around four STEM pathways — Robotics, Data Science, Engineering, and Computer Science — integrated with the IB MYP inquiry-based framework. Technology infrastructure includes a 1:1 device program, interactive smart boards in every classroom, Sphero and RVR robots programmed in Python, Raspberry Pi and micro:bit devices, ELEGOO Centauri Carbon 3D printers, and VR technology, supplemented by an optional Apple iPad home-use program covered by AppleCare. Supporting programs include extended learning and Saturday School, DCIAA athletics, visual and performing arts integrated with Howard's Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts, after-school clubs, restorative justice-based whole-child support, and international expeditions (with planned trips to Barcelona and Disney Imagination Campus following prior trips to Paris, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico). Federal School Breakfast and National School Lunch programs provide free meals to all scholars under the Community Eligibility Provision.

HU-MS² operates as a nonprofit public charter school sustained primarily by DC per-pupil allocations and federal Title I funding, supplemented by grants and donations from partners including the Gates Foundation, Verizon STEM Challenge, IBM, and Toshiba STEM Foundation. Enrollment is free to all DC residents and is conducted exclusively through the My School DC citywide lottery, with sibling and staff preference applied before the random draw. The go-to-market motion is direct-to-family via Instagram (@hums2dc), the school website (hu-ms2.org), virtual and in-person campus tours, and ParentSquare for ongoing family communication. The school has no institutional investors, equity ownership, or M&A activity; its strategic footprint is anchored entirely in the partnership with Howard University, which provides campus facilities, mentorship, and curricular enrichment across multiple HU schools and departments.

Name

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science

Legal name

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics & Science

Website

https://hu-ms2.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Howard University Middle School of Mathematics and Science is a tuition-free DC public charter middle school on Howard University's campus serving grades 6-8 through an integrated STEM and International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme curriculum for DC-resident families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter College-Prep & Advanced Academics Schools (EDAJACAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public Magnet & Specialty Schools (STEM/Arts/IB/CTE) (EDAJAAAF)

Keywords

• Charter middle school
• STEM education
• Public education
• Middle school program
• Math science education

Headquarters

HQ city

Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Charter School Funding: As a DC public charter school, HU-MS² is sustained by public funding from DC government per-pupil allocations and federal programs including Title I funding. The school also receives donations and grants from partners including Gates Foundation, Verizon STEM Challenge, IBM, and Toshiba STEM Foundation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

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Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science (HU-MS²) is a tuition-free District of Columbia public charter middle school serving students in grades 6–8. Located on Howard University's campus at 2565 Georgia Avenue NW, Washington, DC, the school delivers a STEM-focused education organized around four pathways: Robotics, Data Science, Engineering, and Computer Science, and is a candidate for the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme with a target authorization date of January 2028.

Product overview

Howard University Middle School of Math and Science (HU-MS²) is a tuition-free public charter middle school serving grades 6-8 with a dual-framework approach combining a rigorous STEM-focused curriculum with the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. The school operates on Howard University's campus and is an IB MYP candidate school. Core academic products include the STEM Pathways program (Robotics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science), Tech@HU-MS² (1:1 devices, robotics, maker space), IB MYP candidacy, and Extended Learning & Saturday School. Supporting programs include DCIAA Athletics, Arts, After-School Clubs, Travel & Expeditions, Whole Child Support services, and the ParentSquare communication portal. The school also provides free breakfast and lunch through federal meal programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Grades 6–8 Middle School Education Program
• STEM Pathways Program (Robotics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science)
• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (Candidate)

Quantifiable outcome

• 62% of graduates attend college, with 16% attending Howard University
• +1 more outcomes

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Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability1 record

Feature7 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Howard UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary strategic partner and namesake institution. HU-MS² is located on Howard University's historic campus at 2565 Georgia Avenue NW. Scholars learn daily on campus with access to university labs, libraries, mentors, and graduate tutors. Multiple Howard University schools and departments (Education, Chadwick Boseman College of Fine Arts, Athletic Department, Mathematics, Dentistry, Medicine, Social Work, Pharmacy, Business, Chemical Engineering, Architecture) provide programming and resources.
• Howard University School of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for teacher development and educational program alignment.
• Howard University Chadwick Boseman College of Fine ArtscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts partnership connecting scholars with university-level arts resources and mentorship.
• Howard University Athletic DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAthletics partnership supporting middle school sports programs.
• Howard University Mathematics DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMathematics mentorship and academic support from university faculty.
• Urban TeachersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTeacher recruitment and preparation program for educator staffing.
• Micron TechnologiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology company partnership supporting STEM education.
• National Environmental Education FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental education programs and curriculum support.
• Girls Inc., DCminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGirls Inc. partnership providing empowerment, leadership, and mentorship programming for girls.
• Premier Martial ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMartial arts instruction partnership supporting athletics programs.
• American Society of Landscape ArchitectsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSTEM partnership providing design and engineering curriculum connections.
• Alliance FrançaiseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench language and culture partnership for French class programming.
• Partnership for DC School ExcellenceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExternal partner working with scholars to develop strategies for school improvement and student experience.
• DC Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDC government partner managing student transportation services through the OSSE Parent Transportation Portal for eligible HU-MS² families.
• My School DCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCitywide common application and lottery system for DC public charter schools. HU-MS² enrolls all scholars through this platform.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hums2dc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/howard-university-middle-school-of-math-and-science

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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