Robert E. Howard Middle School

1255 Belleville Road

School District

Orangeburg
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:20
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by student on February 21, 2025

This school has numerous issues that make the experience frustrating for us students. For starters, students are required to lock their phones away, while other schools allow them to keep their devices. The restrictions extend to internet access, as students are not permitted to use platforms like YouTube, even during free periods. Additionally, the cleanliness of the bathrooms is a significant concern, as they are often in a poor state. There's also the problem of students sneaking in vapes and engaging in other unhealthy activities that seem to go unnoticed by the staff. Another alarming issue is the teachers' tendency to speak harshly to students, which does not contribute to a positive learning environment. They also confiscate personal belongings, like headphones, while failing to address the rampant vaping happening in the bathrooms. Overall, students feel that their freedom is severely limited and that the school environment is far from conducive to learning or personal growth.
Submitted by student on July 13, 2024

I love this school it is amazing place with amazing facilities and staff a very clean and safe environment mentally and physically I would most definitely recommend this school
Submitted by other on July 20, 2011

Robert E Howard is a great school doing great things for the students they teach. Despite being in a high poverty area, Robert E Howard consistenly has extremely high scores for Algebra, Social Studies, and the Arts. Math and Science scores are on the rise, as a result of new administration within the district.
Submitted by parent on February 13, 2007

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