Serving 545 students in grades 6-8, Homestead Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 545 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Homestead Middle School serves the southern part of the Homestead, FL school district, covering an approximate area of 152.7 square miles. Families within this zone typically live about 15-20 minutes from the school, with an average distance of 9.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 12.7 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Homestead Middle School's student population of 545 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
545 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Homestead Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestead Middle School is 0.51, 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
#3338 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
53%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
46%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)76.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Homestead Middle School's ranking?
Homestead Middle School is ranked #3338 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Homestead Middle School often compared to?
Homestead Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redland Middle School, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Homestead Middle School?
545 students attend Homestead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Homestead Middle School students are Hispanic, 46% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homestead Middle School?
Homestead Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homestead Middle School offer ?
Homestead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Homestead Middle School part of?
Homestead Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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