Highland Oaks Middle School
Highland Oaks Middle School serves 778 students in grades 6-8.
Highland Oaks Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 59%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 56%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Oaks Middle School's student population of 778 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Oaks 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 Highland Oaks Middle School is 0.63, 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
#1714 out of 3628 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
49%
35%
Black
33%
22%
White
15%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Highland Oaks Middle School?
778 students attend Highland Oaks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Highland Oaks Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Oaks Middle School?
Highland Oaks Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Highland Oaks Middle School offer ?
Highland Oaks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Highland Oaks Middle School part of?
Highland Oaks Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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