Serving 215 students in grades 6-8, Jose Marti 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 49% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)49%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)51%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
95%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Jose Marti Middle School?
215 students attend Jose Marti Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Jose Marti Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jose Marti Middle School?
Jose Marti Middle School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jose Marti Middle School offer ?
Jose Marti Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jose Marti Middle School part of?
Jose Marti Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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