Serving 122 students in grades 6-8, Charles R. Drew 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
122 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
4%
37%
Black
94%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Charles R. Drew Middle School?
122 students attend Charles R. Drew Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Charles R. Drew Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles R. Drew Middle School?
Charles R. Drew Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Charles R. Drew Middle School offer ?
Charles R. Drew Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Charles R. Drew Middle School part of?
Charles R. Drew Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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