For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 5,845 students in 33143, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33143, FL are Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus), Somerset Parkland Academy and South Miami Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33143 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33143, FL have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33143, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Somerset Parkland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 718-3391
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 718-3391
Gr: K-8 | 992 students Student-teacher ratio: 110:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
South Miami Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6750 Sw 60th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-3481
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-3481
Gr: 6-8 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
South Miami K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6800 Sw 60th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-8847
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 667-8847
Gr: PK-8 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
International Studies Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(754) 321-0000
Miami, FL 33143
(754) 321-0000
Gr: 6-8 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #66.
Pinecrest Academy Four Corners
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(352) 978-3397
Miami, FL 33143
(352) 978-3397
Gr: K-8 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Ben Gamla Charter School South Broward
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 587-8348
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 587-8348
Gr: K-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Slam Boca
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6341 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(561) 299-6969
Miami, FL 33143
(561) 299-6969
Gr: 6-12 | 979 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Mater Academy At St Cloud
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(407) 325-0762
Miami, FL 33143
(407) 325-0762
Gr: K-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 612:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Somerset Academy Key Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 481-0602
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 481-0602
Gr: 6-8 | 370 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School
Charter School
8851 Nw 170th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 512-3991
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 512-3991
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
33143, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ben Gamla K-8 Charter School (Closed 2013)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 690-2906
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 690-2906
The Ben Gamla Preparatory Academy (Closed 2023)
Charter School
2650 Van Buren St
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 85%
2650 Van Buren St
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Miami, FL 33143
(954) 924-6495
Gr: 6-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
5996 Sw 70 St 5th Fl
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Academy At Hialeah Park (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Academy At Liberty Square (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Academy Hills Middle School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
901 E Kennedy Blvd
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 796-7839
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 796-7839
Mater Brickell Preparatory High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 9-12
Mater Brickell Preparatory Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 6-8
Mater East Preparatory (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Preparatory Academy Miller (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Mater Preparatory Miller High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami Arts Elementary Charter (Closed 2011)
Charter School
6955 Sw 60th Terrace
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-5665
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-5665
Somerset Academy Middle School - Sunset (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 6-8
Somerset Academy Sunset High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 9-12
Somerset Delta Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: K-5
Somerset High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Somerset Lakeside High School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Gr: 9-12
6340 Sunset Drive
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 995-1000
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland (Closed 2023)
Charter School
7900 Sw 86th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 405-7373
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 405-7373
Gr: K-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Young Womens Academy For Academic And Civic Develo (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
6521 Sw 62nd Ave
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-1551
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-1551
Gr: 5-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33143, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33143, FL include Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus), Somerset Parkland Academy and South Miami Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33143?
11 public middle schools are located in 33143.
What is the racial composition of students in 33143?
33143 public middle schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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