Alpha Middle School (Closed 2012)

Serving 68 students in grades 6-8, 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤5% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
68 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
(09-10)
≤5%
68%
(09-10)
≤5%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
75%
36%
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Black
24%
21%
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White
1%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Alpha Middle School?
68 students attend Alpha Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Alpha Middle School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Alpha Middle School offer ?
Alpha Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Alpha Middle School part of?
Alpha Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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