Serving 904 students in grades 6-8, Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter 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 is 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 904 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School's student population of 904 students has grown by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
904 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2262 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
37%
Black
10%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School's ranking?
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School is ranked #2262 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School often compared to?
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bahia Vista Elementary School, Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center, Miami Arts Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School?
904 students attend Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School?
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School offer ?
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School part of?
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School located?
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Charter Middle School is located in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 19 other public schools located in Little Havana.
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