The most improved public middle schools in Florida are South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program, Devereux Treatment Program and Pace Center For Girls-jax.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 636
2,813
Avg. Improved Rank: 987
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2813
(from 3,336 to 523)
(from 3,336 to 523)
Grades: 6-12
1300 S.w. 3oth Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Devereux Treatment Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1595
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
Grades: K-12
6147 Christian Way
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Orlando, FL 32808
(407) 296-5300
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Pace Center For Girls-jax
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1595
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
(from 3,467 to 1,872)
Grades: 6-12
2933 University Blvd N
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Jacksonville, FL 32211
(904) 448-8002
Rank: #44.
Everest Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1523
(from 2,323 to 800)
(from 2,323 to 800)
Grades: K-8
10038-10044 W. Mcnab Rd
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33321
(954) 532-3015
Rank: #55.
Liberty Virtual Franchise
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1464
(from 3,336 to 1,872)
(from 3,336 to 1,872)
Grades: 3-12
12926 Nw County Road 12
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Bristol, FL 32321
(850) 643-2275
Rank: #66.
Beacon College Prep K-8
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1401
(from 3,446 to 2,045)
(from 3,446 to 2,045)
Grades: K-8
13400 Nw 28th Ave
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(786) 353-6109
Rank: #77.
Oak Hill Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1287
(from 2,024 to 737)
(from 2,024 to 737)
Grades: PK-8
6910 Daughtry Blvd S
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Jacksonville, FL 32210
(904) 573-1030
Rank: #88.
Palmshores Behavior Health Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1263
(from 3,181 to 1,918)
(from 3,181 to 1,918)
Grades: 2-12
1324 37th Ave East
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 792-2222
Rank: #99.
Secondary Student Success Center 802
Alternative School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1204
(from 1,627 to 423)
(from 1,627 to 423)
Grades: 6-12
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #1010.
Connections Education Center Of The Palm Beaches
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1172
(from 3,438 to 2,266)
(from 3,438 to 2,266)
Grades: PK-8
1310 Old Congress Ave, Ste 100
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
(561) 328-6044
Rank: #1111.
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1110
(from 2,545 to 1,435)
(from 2,545 to 1,435)
Grades: K-8
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 587-8348
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 587-8348
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1064
(from 2,485 to 1,421)
(from 2,485 to 1,421)
Grades: K-12
3500 W 84th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Rank: #1313.
Pemayetv Emahakv Charter Our Way School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1061
(from 1,861 to 800)
(from 1,861 to 800)
Grades: PK-8
100 E Harney Pond Rd Ne
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863) 467-2501
Rank: #1414.
Brooksville Engineering Science And Technology (B.e.s.t.)
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1003
(from 2,174 to 1,171)
(from 2,174 to 1,171)
Grades: 6-8
835 School St
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Brooksville, FL 34601
(352) 544-2373
Rank: #1515.
Henry D Perry Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +801
(from 3,622 to 2,821)
(from 3,622 to 2,821)
Grades: PK-12
3400 Wildcat Way
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Hollywood, FL 33023
(754) 321-7050
Rank: #1616.
Barbara Goleman Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +780
(from 1,721 to 941)
(from 1,721 to 941)
Grades: 8-12
14100 Nw 89th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 362-0676
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 362-0676
Rank: #1717.
Sports Leadership Arts Management (Slam)
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +774
(from 1,109 to 335)
(from 1,109 to 335)
Grades: 6-8
611 Line Dr
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 569-7637
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 569-7637
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sugarloaf School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +753
(from 2,144 to 1,391)
(from 2,144 to 1,391)
Grades: PK-8
255 Crane Blvd
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Summerland Key, FL 33042
(305) 745-3282
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Sports Leadership And Management Charter School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +753
(from 3,015 to 2,262)
(from 3,015 to 2,262)
Grades: 6-8
604 Nw 12 Ave
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 326-0003
Miami, FL 33136
(305) 326-0003
Rank: #2020.
Pinellas Mycroschool Of Integrated Academics And Technologi
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +752
(from 2,624 to 1,872)
(from 2,624 to 1,872)
Grades: 8-12
840 Third Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701
(727) 825-3710
Rank: #2121.
Pace Center For Girls Inc.
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +739
(from 3,336 to 2,597)
(from 3,336 to 2,597)
Grades: 6-12
328 Ne 1st Ave, Ste 500
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Ocala, FL 34470
(352) 369-0571
Rank: #2222.
Hope Horizon At Judy Andrews Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +734
(from 3,258 to 2,524)
(from 3,258 to 2,524)
Grades: K-12
129 N Merritt St
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Pensacola, FL 32507
(850) 453-7456
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Bridgeprep Academy Of Broward K-8
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +728
(from 1,174 to 446)
(from 1,174 to 446)
Grades: K-8
1400 N. 46 Avenue
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 362-8268
Hollywood, FL 33021
(954) 362-8268
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Simmons Career Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +728
(from 3,595 to 2,867)
(from 3,595 to 2,867)
Grades: PK-12
1202 W Grant St
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Plant City, FL 33563
(813) 707-7430
Rank: #2525.
Somerset Academy Village Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +723
(from 1,986 to 1,263)
(from 1,986 to 1,263)
Grades: 6-8
225 Nw 29th St
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 390-0971
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
(954) 390-0971
Rank: #2626.
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy
(Math: 62% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +707
(from 1,885 to 1,178)
(from 1,885 to 1,178)
Grades: PK-8
7330 W 32nd Ave
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 825-2122
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 825-2122
Rank: #2727.
Redland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +682
(from 3,307 to 2,625)
(from 3,307 to 2,625)
Grades: 6-8
16001 Sw 248th St
Homestead, FL 33031
(305) 247-6112
Homestead, FL 33031
(305) 247-6112
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
The Evelyn Hamblen Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +678
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
Grades: K-12
1 Christopher St
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8560
Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 547-8560
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Pace
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +678
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
Grades: 6-12
1010 Se 4th Ave
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Gainesville, FL 32601
(352) 374-8799
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +678
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
(from 3,467 to 2,789)
Grades: 6-12
3139 Dumont Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 667-1918
Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 667-1918
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hidden Oaks K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +673
(from 1,792 to 1,119)
(from 1,792 to 1,119)
Grades: PK-8
7685 S Military Trl
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 804-3800
Lake Worth, FL 33463
(561) 804-3800
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Hammocks Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +673
(from 2,430 to 1,757)
(from 2,430 to 1,757)
Grades: 6-8
9889 Hammocks Blvd
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-0896
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 385-0896
Rank: #3333.
Somerset Academy Riverside Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +669
(from 1,932 to 1,263)
(from 1,932 to 1,263)
Grades: 6-8
2251 Riverside Drive
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 255-9740
Coral Springs, FL 33065
(954) 255-9740
Rank: #3434.
Central Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +651
(from 3,342 to 2,691)
(from 3,342 to 2,691)
Grades: K-8
4515 State Road 7
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33319
(954) 735-6295
Rank: #3535.
Somerset Academy St. Lucie
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +636
(from 2,163 to 1,527)
(from 2,163 to 1,527)
Grades: K-8
4402 Sw Yamada Dr
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 237-8600
Port Saint Lucie, FL 34953
(772) 237-8600
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