Rockway Middle School

9393 Sw 29th Ter
Miami, FL 33165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 975 students in grades 6-8, Rockway Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rockway Middle School's student population of 975 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
975 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rockway Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockway Middle School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#969 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rockway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rockway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rockway Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
97%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rockway Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
21%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Rockway Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rockway Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rockway Middle School's ranking?
Rockway Middle School is ranked #969 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Rockway Middle School often compared to?
Rockway Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Riviera Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rockway Middle School?
975 students attend Rockway Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rockway Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rockway Middle School?
Rockway Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockway Middle School offer ?
Rockway Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rockway Middle School part of?
Rockway Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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5   11/9/2010
great school with many activities !
- Posted by Student/Alumni - mike

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 975 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • : 63% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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