Serving 486 students in grades 6-8, Hammocks Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 486 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Hammocks Middle School serves the northern part of its school district in Miami, FL, covering an area of approximately 57.4 square miles. Most families are typically within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 3.2 miles, while the furthest edge extends up to 14.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hammocks Middle School's student population of 486 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
486 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hammocks Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hammocks Middle School is 0.15, 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
#1763 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hammocks Middle School's ranking?
Hammocks Middle School is ranked #1763 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hammocks Middle School often compared to?
Hammocks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, Arvida Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hammocks Middle School?
486 students attend Hammocks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hammocks Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hammocks Middle School?
Hammocks Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hammocks Middle School offer ?
Hammocks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hammocks Middle School part of?
Hammocks Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Hammocks Middle School located?
Hammocks Middle School is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.
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