Serving 792 students in grades 6-8, Lamar Louise Curry Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 792 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School's student population of 792 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
792 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lamar Louise Curry Middle School is 0.12, 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
#1151 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
94%
36%
Black
1%
21%
White
3%
36%
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
63%
50%
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 is Lamar Louise Curry Middle School's ranking?
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School is ranked #1151 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Lamar Louise Curry Middle School often compared to?
Lamar Louise Curry Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pinecrest Charter Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lamar Louise Curry Middle School?
792 students attend Lamar Louise Curry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Lamar Louise Curry Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lamar Louise Curry Middle School?
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Lamar Louise Curry Middle School offer ?
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lamar Louise Curry Middle School part of?
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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