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Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy vs. North Dade Middle School

Should you attend Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy or North Dade Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
525 Nw 147th St
Miami, FL 33168
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
North Dade Middle School
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

North Dade Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 395 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
6-8
Total Students
788 students
395 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Dade Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Dade Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Dade Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Dade Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2443 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3173 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Dade Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
38%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Dade Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
36%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
26%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Dade Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Dade Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of North Dade Middle School by grade.
Pre-K Students
50
-
Kindergarten Students
60
-
Grade 1 Students
67
-
Grade 2 Students
74
-
Grade 3 Students
54
-
Grade 4 Students
73
-
Grade 5 Students
77
-
Grade 6 Students
95
108
Grade 7 Students
116
160
Grade 8 Students
122
127

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Dade Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2007-08 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
23%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Dade Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
81%
76%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Dade Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Dade Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Dade Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.32
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Dade Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Dade Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Dade Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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