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Miami-Dade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 243 public middle schools serving 152,922 students in Miami-Dade School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Miami-Dade School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
543 Schools
1,745 Schools
# Students
338,485 Students
1,042,011 Students
# Teachers
16,846 Teachers
54,708 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Miami-Dade School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
88%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
# American Indian Students
121 Students
2,890 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,435 Students
29,883 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
255,003 Students
401,138 Students
% Hispanic Students
75%
38%
# Black Students
57,546 Students
215,725 Students
% Black Students
17%
21%
# White Students
20,427 Students
349,085 Students
% White Students
6%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
127 Students
1,862 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,826 Students
41,428 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
9,624
6,785
# Students in K Grade:
21,328
37,786
# Students in 1st Grade:
23,303
39,534
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24,253
40,863
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25,322
42,129
# Students in 4th Grade:
24,677
42,303
# Students in 5th Grade:
24,011
42,249
# Students in 6th Grade:
25,171
201,326
# Students in 7th Grade:
26,812
223,117
# Students in 8th Grade:
26,348
218,377
# Students in 9th Grade:
27,670
37,509
# Students in 10th Grade:
28,019
38,273
# Students in 11th Grade:
26,020
34,944
# Students in 12th Grade:
25,927
36,816
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,770 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,278 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4,325 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$4,158 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,770
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,278
$11,615
Best Miami-Dade School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Grades: K-8
| 357 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Grades: 6-8
| 970 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Grades: 6-12
| 926 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Grades: K-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #66.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #77.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Grades: 6-12
| 1,548 students
Rank: #88.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #99.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #1010.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Grades: PK-12
| 824 students
Rank: #1111.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Grades: PK-8
| 770 students
Rank: #1212.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,414 students
Rank: #1313.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Grades: K-8
| 425 students
Rank: #1414.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Grades: 6-8
| 1,008 students
Rank: #1515.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1616.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Grades: K-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1717.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Grades: PK-8
| 830 students
Rank: #1818.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Grades: 6-12
| 1,841 students
Rank: #1919.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Academir Charter School West
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14880 Sw 26th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911
Grades: K-8
| 725 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #2222.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Grades: K-8
| 845 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Grades: PK-8
| 1,102 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #2525.
Iprep Academy North
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Grades: 6-12
| 513 students
Rank: #2626.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 313 students
Rank: #2727.
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1155 93rd St
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Grades: PK-8
| 1,241 students
Rank: #2828.
Mater Gardens Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9010 Nw 178th Ln
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Grades: K-8
| 802 students
Rank: #2929.
Somerset Gables Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
624 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Grades: K-8
| 469 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Kendall Square K-8 Center
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9325 Sw 169 Place
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0352
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0352
Grades: K-8
| 567 students
Rank: #3232.
Vineland K-8 Center
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8455 Sw 119th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Grades: PK-8
| 686 students
Rank: #3333.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
150 W Mcintyre St
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Grades: PK-8
| 878 students
Rank: #3434.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Grades: 8-12
| 3,296 students
Rank: #3535.
Pinecrest Cove Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4101 Sw 107th Ave
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 480-2097
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 480-2097
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
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