North Dade Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend North Dade Middle School or Thomas Jefferson Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Dade Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Thomas Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 412 students in grades 6-8, North Dade 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 18% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, Thomas Jefferson 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 31% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
412 students
398 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3465 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2874 out of 3655 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
133
118
Grade 7 Students
142
158
Grade 8 Students
137
122
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
24%
14%
% Black
75%
84%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.38
0.28
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%