Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

15735 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,444 students in grades 6-8, Jorge Mas Canosa 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 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 1,444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School's student population of 1,444 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 83 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,444 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
83 teachers
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School Rankings

Jorge Mas Canosa 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 Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is 0.21, 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)
#1282 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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54%
48%
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55%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
89%
36%
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Black
4%
21%
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White
4%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.21
This chart display the diversity score of Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School's ranking?
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is ranked #1282 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School often compared to?
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arvida Middle School, Hammocks Middle School, Herbert A. Ammons Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?
1,444 students attend Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School offer ?
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School part of?
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Reviews

4   1/17/2023
This school is one of the best. It has great teachers and students with talent. Never experienced a real middle school until this year.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Sophia
5   12/26/2017
I`ve never been but I heard it`s great
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Maybelle
5   3/19/2015
I would love to come to that school
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jasmi

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,444 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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