Middle Schools in Miami-Dade

The Miami-Dade school district in Florida is home to 79 middle schools serving grades 6-8. These schools vary greatly in terms of academic performance, student demographics, and resources, with some standout institutions leading the way and others struggling to meet state standards.

Several Miami-Dade middle schools stand out for their exceptional academic achievements. Doral Academy Charter Middle School, Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, and George Washington Carver Middle School all rank among the top 50 middle schools in Florida and boast proficiency rates of 88-100% on state assessments, far exceeding the district and state averages. In contrast, schools like Jose De Diego Middle School and Homestead Middle School struggle with much lower proficiency rates, highlighting the stark disparities in academic performance across the Miami-Dade district.

The data also suggests that public charter schools tend to outperform traditional public schools in the area, with many of the top-performing institutions being charter schools like Archimedean Middle Conservatory and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School South Miami Campus. Additionally, there appears to be a correlation between socioeconomic status and academic achievement, as schools with higher percentages of economically disadvantaged students often have lower proficiency rates. Addressing these disparities and ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all students in Miami-Dade remains a critical challenge for the district.