Serving 477 students in grades 6-8, Brownsville 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 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 477 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Brownsville Middle School serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 2.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brownsville Middle School's student population of 477 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
477 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Brownsville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brownsville Middle School is 0.51, 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
#3423 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
49%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
50%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
1%
34%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)65.6%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brownsville Middle School's ranking?
Brownsville Middle School is ranked #3423 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Brownsville Middle School?
477 students attend Brownsville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Brownsville Middle School students are Black, 49% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brownsville Middle School?
Brownsville Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brownsville Middle School offer ?
Brownsville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brownsville Middle School part of?
Brownsville Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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