Arvida Middle School
Arvida Middle School serves 1,466 students in grades 6-8.
Arvida Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Arvida Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Arvida Middle School's student population of 1,466 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,466 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 60 teachers |
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School Comparison
Arvida Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Arvida Middle School is 0.32, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #451 out of 3633 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 79% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 33% |
| Black | 6% | 22% |
| White | 9% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Arvida Middle School is School For Advanced Studies - South (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Devon Aire K-8 Center (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Devon Aire K-8 Center Math: 75% | Reading: 69%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 1,501 student10
0.5 miles
10501 Sw 122nd Ave
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 274-7100 0.5 PK-8 1,501 - Miami Calusa Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 851 students10
1.0 miles
9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589 1 PK-5 851 - Miami Academir Preparatory Academy Charter School
Math: 68% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 441 students10
1.3 miles
5800 Sw 135th Ave
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 967-8492 1.3 K-5 441 - Miami William H. Lehman Elementary School Math: 81% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 657 students10
1.3 miles
10990 Sw 113th Pl
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 273-2140 1.3 PK-5 657 - Miami Academir Charter School West Charter School
Math: 87% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-8 | 619 students10
1.4 miles
14880 Sw 26th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911 1.4 K-8 619
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