Serving 567 students in grades 6-8, W. R. Thomas 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 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 567 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
W. R. Thomas Middle School's student population of 567 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
567 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
W. R. Thomas 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 W. R. Thomas Middle School is 0.06, 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
#1924 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
97%
37%
Black
1%
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
56%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is W. R. Thomas Middle School's ranking?
W. R. Thomas Middle School is ranked #1924 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are W. R. Thomas Middle School often compared to?
W. R. Thomas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul W. Bell Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend W. R. Thomas Middle School?
567 students attend W. R. Thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of W. R. Thomas Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of W. R. Thomas Middle School?
W. R. Thomas Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does W. R. Thomas Middle School offer ?
W. R. Thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is W. R. Thomas Middle School part of?
W. R. Thomas Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is W. R. Thomas Middle School located?
W. R. Thomas Middle School is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.
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