Glades Middle School
Glades Middle School serves 894 students in grades 6-8.
Glades Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Glades Middle School's student population of 894 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Glades Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,628 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Glades Middle School is 0.19, 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
#1241 out of 3628 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
90%
33%
Black
1%
22%
White
7%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 10/6/2012
Best Middle School in Miami. The Principal and the teachers have created a save, happy and excellent educational enviroment for the kids. Great clubs and if your kid likes music they have the best and most dedicated music teacher in the district.
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