For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,884 students in 33161, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33161, FL are Linda Lentin K-8 Center and North 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 33161 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33161, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33161, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14312 Ne 2nd Ct
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 891-4011
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 891-4011
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
North Miami Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Ne 137th St
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 891-5611
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 891-5611
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle School
Charter School
12900 Ne 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 305-8580
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 305-8580
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
33161, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School (Closed 2020)
Charter School
13300 Memorial Hwy
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 893-8050
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 893-8050
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
14550 Ne 6 Ave
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 947-3650
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 947-3650
Gr: K-5 | 107 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33161, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33161, FL include Linda Lentin K-8 Center and North Miami Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33161?
3 public middle schools are located in 33161.
What is the racial composition of students in 33161?
33161 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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