Serving 978 students in grades 6-8, Herbert A. Ammons Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 978 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 77% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School's student population of 978 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
978 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is 0.35, 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
#77 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
80%
36%
Black
8%
21%
White
8%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert A. Ammons Middle School's ranking?
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is ranked #77 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Herbert A. Ammons Middle School?
978 students attend Herbert A. Ammons Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Herbert A. Ammons Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 4% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbert A. Ammons Middle School?
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Herbert A. Ammons Middle School offer ?
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Herbert A. Ammons Middle School part of?
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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