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Miami-Dade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 241 public middle schools serving 152,841 students in Miami-Dade School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public middle schools in Florida.
Public Middle Schools in Miami-Dade School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
541 Schools
1,741 Schools
# Students
338,404 Students
1,041,842 Students
# Teachers
16,846 Teachers
54,698 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Miami-Dade School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
75%
38%
% Black
17%
21%
% White
6%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,773 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,281 is higher than the state median of $11,616. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4,325 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$4,158 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,773
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,281
$11,616
Best Miami-Dade School District Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,360 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,548 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #88.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1414.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,841 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1616.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Iprep Academy North
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Gr: K-8 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2121.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Gr: K-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2222.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Gr: PK-8 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2525.
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center
(Math: 86% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 93rd St
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Miami Beach, FL 33154
(305) 865-7912
Gr: PK-8 | 1,241 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2626.
Somerset Gables Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
624 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Gr: K-8 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Gr: K-8 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Mater Gardens Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9010 Nw 178th Ln
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Gr: K-8 | 802 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2929.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Gr: PK-8 | 1,102 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3030.
Vineland K-8 Center
(Math: 80% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8455 Sw 119th St
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-7931
Gr: PK-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
Gr: 8-12 | 3,296 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Somerset Palms Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12001 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 574-5287
Miami, FL 33183
(786) 574-5287
Gr: K-8 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8925 Fontainebleau Blvd
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 456-5071
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 456-5071
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3434.
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6101 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 438-3233
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 438-3233
Gr: K-12 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3535.
Arvida Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10900 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-7144
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-7144
Gr: 6-8 | 966 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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