North Dade Middle School

1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
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Bottom 50%
Serving 412 students in grades 6-8, North Dade 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 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

North Dade Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

North Dade Middle School's student population of 412 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
412 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

North Dade Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Dade Middle School is 0.38, 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)
#3465 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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18%
48%
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23%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
24%
36%
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Black
75%
21%
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White
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36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
1%
4%
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0.38
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
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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 North Dade Middle School's ranking?
North Dade Middle School is ranked #3465 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are North Dade Middle School often compared to?
North Dade Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center, Thomas Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend North Dade Middle School?
412 students attend North Dade Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of North Dade Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Dade Middle School?
North Dade Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does North Dade Middle School offer ?
North Dade Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Dade Middle School part of?
North Dade Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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