Serving 156 students in grades 6-8, Mays Community 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 was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
156 students

Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)35-39%
58%

Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%

Hispanic
46%
37%

Black
49%
21%

White
4%
35%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
47%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Mays Community Middle School?
156 students attend Mays Community Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Mays Community Middle School students are Black, 46% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mays Community Middle School?
Mays Community Middle School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mays Community Middle School offer ?
Mays Community Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mays Community Middle School part of?
Mays Community Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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