For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 3,517 students in 33177, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33177, FL are Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, Academir Charter School Preparatory and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33177 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33177, FL have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33177, FL Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Academir Charter School Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19185 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 964-7542
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 964-7542
Gr: K-8 | 1,172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
19701 Sw 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-9851
Gr: 6-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Caribbean K-8 Center
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11990 Sw 200th St
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 233-7131
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 233-7131
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33177, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33177, FL include Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, Academir Charter School Preparatory and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33177?
4 public middle schools are located in 33177.
What is the racial composition of students in 33177?
33177 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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