Carol City Middle School

3737 Nw 188th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 453 students in grades 6-8, Carol City Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carol City Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Carol City Middle School's student population of 453 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
453 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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School Rankings

Carol City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carol City Middle School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#3031 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Carol City Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carol City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
34%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carol City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carol City Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Carol City Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carol City Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
80%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carol City Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carol City Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Carol City Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.33
This chart displays the diversity score of Carol City Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carol City Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carol City Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carol City Middle School's ranking?
Carol City Middle School is ranked #3031 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Carol City Middle School often compared to?
Carol City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami, Lake Stevens Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Carol City Middle School?
453 students attend Carol City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Carol City Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carol City Middle School?
Carol City Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carol City Middle School offer ?
Carol City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Carol City Middle School part of?
Carol City Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Reviews

2   5/11/2020
Im going to this school when this corona stuff end so yeah im be in 6th grade.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jaeda

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 453 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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