Rockway Middle School

9393 Sw 29th Ter
Miami, FL 33165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 973 students in grades 6-8, Rockway 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 50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rockway Middle School's student population of 973 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
973 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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School Rankings

Rockway 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 Rockway 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#1258 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
48%
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60%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
97%
36%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
2%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockway Middle School's ranking?
Rockway Middle School is ranked #1258 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rockway Middle School?
973 students attend Rockway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rockway Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockway Middle School?
Rockway Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Rockway Middle School offer ?
Rockway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rockway Middle School part of?
Rockway Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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5   11/9/2010
great school with many activities !
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mike

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 973 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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