Howard D. McMillan Middle School

Summary:

Howard D. McMillan Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, Florida, serving 865 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howard D. McMillan Middle School consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized tests, with 96% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC and 98% proficiency in Biology 1 EOC, compared to 61% and 70% for Miami-Dade, respectively. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic, at 94.1%, which is significantly higher than nearby schools. However, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 7.4% in 2019-2020 to 20.6% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state and district averages. Additionally, 60.12% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher concentration of economically disadvantaged students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Glades Middle School, Somerset Academy Bay Middle School, and Lamar Louise Curry Middle School, Howard D. McMillan Middle School stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in core subject areas. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate and high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggest that it may face unique challenges in supporting its student population, which the school appears to be addressing effectively through its teaching and learning practices.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 13100 SW 59th St
       Miami, FL  33183


(305) 385-6877

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
493rd of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,404 Help


Students who attend Howard D. McMillan Middle School usually attend:

High:    Miami Sunset Senior High School

Feeder schools for Howard D. McMillan Middle School:

Elementary:    Bent Tree Elementary School
    Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
    Kendale Lakes Elementary School
    Royal Green Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  19.6 Help
Number of students:  865

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
94.1%
White:
3.1%
African American:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.1% Help


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Compare Details Howard D. McMillan Middle School ranks better than 58.8% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 32nd among 76 ranked middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (94.1%), White (3.1%), African American (1.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard D. McMillan Middle School is 19.6, which is the 28th best among 76 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Howard D. McMillan Middle School employs 44 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard D. McMillan Middle School is $12,404, which is the 18th highest among 76 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Howard D. McMillan Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Howard D. McMillan Middle School 493rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Howard D. McMillan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Howard D. McMillan Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.97 350th 593 41.0%
2005 51.93 314th 602 47.8%
2006 58.72 289th 675 57.2%
2007 57.36 327th 736 55.6%
2008 64.10 285th 740 61.5%
2009 61.71 312th 780 60.0%
2010 61.39 339th 839 59.6%
2011 64.16 331st 891 62.9%
2012 57.55 389th 897 56.6%
2013 59.11 391st 956 59.1%
2014 56.51 437th 999 56.3%
2016 56.61 411th 997 58.8%
2017 63.20 350th 1031 66.1%
2018 67.90 305th 1035 70.5%
2019 67.04 337th 1099 69.3%
2021 63.08 386th 1136 66.0%
2022 69.09 315th 1148 72.6%
2023 65.39 375th 1177 68.1%
2024 56.93 493rd 1196 58.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Howard D. McMillan Middle School Test Scores
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Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Open Quote I have two kids that attend this school and I have only good things to say overall. The teachers are very dedicated and experienced. They are great and taught my boys so very much. The administration is wonderful and open to having meetings if problems ever arises. There are many opportunities to be involved as a student and parent. The robotics program is great and has the Cambridge name to back it up. There are problems of course as in any school but talk to the teachers or go to the office and they will direct you to the help you need. Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Open Quote This is a good school. Like anything, it can become better. Parents need to be more involved but the administration needs to do much more to bring in those parents in. Suggestions have been made over & over but no effort by administration ( only excuses ). The number of students have gone down. Teachers are very nice and do help the kids that want to be helped. So much they can do. In general, the Principal has the final word and sometimes she does not interact with the parents. The staff in the office has improved, finally got rid of wasted employees that did nothing other then being rude. Put that money into the kids. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Howard D. McMillan Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 360 35 30 840 0 n/a n/a 0 1265
1989 445 62 35 1054 0 n/a n/a 0 1596
1990 471 62 35 1187 0 n/a n/a 0 1755
1991 482 64 45 1289 0 n/a n/a 0 1880
1992 464 59 50 1339 0 n/a n/a 0 1912
1993 498 79 50 1462 0 n/a n/a 0 2089
1994 516 62 44 1534 0 n/a n/a 0 2156
1995 444 51 54 1699 0 n/a n/a 0 2248
1996 444 51 54 1699 0 n/a n/a 0 2248
1997 411 49 52 1778 0 n/a n/a 0 2290
1998 254 28 32 1304 0 n/a n/a 0 1618
1999 217 29 34 1330 1 n/a n/a 0 1611
2000 202 34 26 1431 2 n/a n/a 0 1695
2001 195 29 27 1493 2 n/a n/a 0 1746
2002 132 35 31 1542 1 n/a n/a 0 1741
2003 132 35 31 1542 1 n/a n/a 0 1741
2004 120 39 24 1542 1 n/a n/a 0 1726
2005 93 32 19 1360 1 n/a n/a 0 1505
2006 81 25 23 1215 0 n/a n/a 0 1344
2007 72 19 21 1049 0 n/a n/a 11 1172
2008 74 36 21 1001 0 n/a n/a 13 1145
2009 74 30 15 936 1 n/a n/a 13 1069
2010 70 18 17 885 1 n/a n/a 1 992
2011 58 9 22 779 0 0 2 0 870
2012 51 9 12 721 0 0 0 0 793
2013 63 10 9 751 0 0 0 0 833
2014 64 14 6 772 0 0 2 0 858
2015 60 14 5 832 0 0 5 0 916
2016 55 19 6 802 0 0 7 0 889
2017 53 17 7 820 0 0 5 0 902
2018 43 13 7 932 0 0 3 0 998
2019 34 12 9 955 1 0 4 0 1015
2020 33 14 15 984 1 0 0 0 1047
2021 24 13 14 860 0 1 1 0 913
2022 30 9 13 792 0 1 2 0 847
2023 27 13 7 814 0 1 3 0 865

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Howard D. McMillan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1265 55.0 23.0 19.6
1989 1596 59.0 27.0 15.9
1990 1755 72.0 24.3 23.8
1991 1880 88.0 21.3 31.9
1992 1912 78.0 24.5 28
1993 2089 77.0 27.1 31.7
1994 2156 84.0 25.7 29.8
1995 2248 90.0 25.0 32
1996 2248 90.0 25.0 32
1997 2290 87.0 26.3 36.3
1998 1618 62.0 26.1 40.1
1999 1611 62.0 26.0 52.6
2000 1695 66.0 25.7 57.9
2001 1746 68.0 25.7 58.7
2002 1741 72.0 24.2 59.8
2003 1741 72.0 24.2 59.8
2004 1726 74.0 23.3 62.7
2005 1505 75.0 20.1 60.3
2006 1344 73.0 18.4 66.3
2007 1172 68.0 17.2 62.3
2008 1145 63.5 18.0 64.6
2009 1069 62.2 17.2 72.7
2010 992 58.0 17.1 76.6
2011 870 51.0 17.0 79.4
2012 793 47.0 16.8 82.6
2013 833 51.0 16.3 83.2
2014 858 52.0 16.5 82.2
2015 916 51.0 17.9 78.6
2016 889 52.0 17.0 79
2017 902 49.0 18.4 76.8
2018 998 54.0 18.4 72.5
2019 1015 52.0 19.5 72.5
2020 1047 54.0 19.3 69.3
2021 913 51.0 17.9 76.1
2022 847 49.0 17.2 77.4
2023 865 44.0 19.6 60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Howard D. McMillan Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1265 55.0 23.0 19.6
1989 1596 59.0 27.0 15.9
1990 1755 72.0 24.3 23.8
1991 1880 88.0 21.3 31.9
1992 1912 78.0 24.5 28
1993 2089 77.0 27.1 31.7
1994 2156 84.0 25.7 29.8
1995 2248 90.0 25.0 32
1996 2248 90.0 25.0 32
1997 2290 87.0 26.3 36.3
1998 1618 62.0 26.1 40.1
1999 1611 62.0 26.0 52.6
2000 1695 66.0 25.7 57.9
2001 1746 68.0 25.7 58.7
2002 1741 72.0 24.2 59.8
2003 1741 72.0 24.2 59.8
2004 1726 74.0 23.3 62.7
2005 1505 75.0 20.1 60.3
2006 1344 73.0 18.4 66.3
2007 1172 68.0 17.2 62.3
2008 1145 63.5 18.0 64.6
2009 1069 62.2 17.2 72.7
2010 992 58.0 17.1 76.6
2011 870 51.0 17.0 79.4
2012 793 47.0 16.8 82.6
2013 833 51.0 16.3 83.2
2014 858 52.0 16.5 82.2
2015 916 51.0 17.9 78.6
2016 889 52.0 17.0 79
2017 902 49.0 18.4 76.8
2018 998 54.0 18.4 72.5
2019 1015 52.0 19.5 72.5
2020 1047 54.0 19.3 69.3
2021 913 51.0 17.9 76.1
2022 847 49.0 17.2 77.4
2023 865 44.0 19.6 60.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Howard D. McMillan Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $716 (8.8%) $7,454 (91.2%) $8,170
2019 $636 (7.7%) $7,620 (92.3%) $8,255
2020 $627 (7.1%) $8,164 (92.9%) $8,791
2021 $1,576 (15.2%) $8,824 (84.8%) $10,400
2022 $2,022 (16.7%) $10,106 (83.3%) $12,129
2023 $2,111 (17.0%) $10,294 (83.0%) $12,404

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard D. McMillan Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 337th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 375th of 1177 Middle schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)7065
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)7162
 9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)6564
 1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)5453
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)6863
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)3532
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)4255
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)9395
 2%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)8376
 7%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)9995
 4%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (Howard D. McMillan Middle School)9695
 1%
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1015865
 14.8%
African American1213
 8.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian97
 22.2%
Hispanic955814
 14.8%
Pacific Islander01
White3427
 20.6%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.5%60.1%
 12.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Howard D. McMillan Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 865 students attended Howard D. McMillan Middle School.

Students at Howard D. McMillan Middle School are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

Students who attend Howard D. McMillan Middle School usually go on to attend Miami Sunset Senior High School

Howard D. McMillan Middle School ranks 493rd of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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