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Miami-Dade School District

1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33132-1308
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (305) 995-1000
www.dadeschools.net

Top Rankings

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 2024-25 school year, there are 244 public middle schools serving 156,743 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
548 Schools
1,719 Schools
# Students
335,780 Students
1,028,832 Students
# Teachers
16,711 Teachers
54,685 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (FL)
#20 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Miami-Dade School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miami-Dade School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miami-Dade School District 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.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Miami-Dade School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Miami-Dade School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
128 Students
2,965 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,595 Students
28,145 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
249,897 Students
387,831 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
38%
# Black Students
59,182 Students
215,168 Students
% Black Students
18%
21%
# White Students
20,889 Students
352,586 Students
% White Students
6%
34%
# Hawaiian Students
121 Students
1,772 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,968 Students
40,365 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
9,448
6,188
# Students in K Grade:
21,860
37,252
# Students in 1st Grade:
23,540
38,998
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23,213
38,925
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25,860
41,876
# Students in 4th Grade:
22,955
38,781
# Students in 5th Grade:
24,426
42,333
# Students in 6th Grade:
26,443
213,315
# Students in 7th Grade:
25,928
216,950
# Students in 8th Grade:
26,799
222,952
# Students in 9th Grade:
27,640
34,902
# Students in 10th Grade:
26,696
33,714
# Students in 11th Grade:
26,012
31,237
# Students in 12th Grade:
24,960
31,409
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,874 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,378 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$4,325 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Miami-Dade School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4,158 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Miami-Dade School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,874
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Miami-Dade School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,378
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Miami-Dade School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Miami-Dade School District Public Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7900 Sw 86th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 405-7373
Grades: K-8
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Grades: 6-12
| 902 students
Rank: #4 - 64. - 6.
True North Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
Rank: #77.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #88.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Grades: 6-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #99.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1010.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School South Miami Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1111.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Grades: PK-12
| 797 students
Rank: #1212.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Grades: PK-8
| 747 students
Rank: #1313.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,381 students
Rank: #1414.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #1515.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #1616.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #1717.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Grades: K-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1818.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #1919.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Grades: 6-12
| 1,788 students
Rank: #2020.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Academir Charter School West
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14880 Sw 26th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911
Grades: K-8
| 715 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
Rank: #2323.
Hive Preparatory School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Grades: K-8
| 841 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Grades: PK-8
| 1,109 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Rank: #2626.
Iprep Academy North
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 572-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 476 students
Rank: #2727.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Rank: #2828.
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1155 93rd St
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Grades: PK-8
| 1,249 students
Rank: #2929.
Mater Gardens Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9010 Nw 178th Ln
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #3030.
Somerset Gables Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
624 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Grades: K-8
| 473 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Grades: K-8
| 270 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Kendall Square K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9325 Sw 169 Place
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0352
Grades: K-8
| 458 students
Rank: #3333.
Vineland K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8455 Sw 119th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Grades: PK-8
| 740 students
Rank: #3434.
Key Biscayne K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
150 W Mcintyre St
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-5418
Grades: PK-8
| 921 students
Rank: #3535.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Grades: 8-12
| 3,243 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 548 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 335,780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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