Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

Q: Is Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School a good school?

Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School ranks 454 th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, Florida, serving 1,344 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.

Despite serving a predominantly Hispanic student population (around 90%) and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (64-79% receive free or reduced-price lunch), Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in standardized tests, including a 91% proficiency rate in Algebra 1 EOC, compared to 61% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida. This suggests the school is effectively supporting its students and providing a high-quality education. In contrast, nearby schools like Redland Middle School and Richmond Heights Middle School have more diverse racial compositions and lower free/reduced-price lunch rates.

However, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.5% in 2019-2020 to 28.6% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the nearby schools. This concerning trend warrants further investigation and targeted interventions to address the underlying causes and improve student attendance. Overall, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, particularly in academic achievement, despite the challenges it faces in serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

15735 SW 144th St
Miami, FL 33196

(305) 252-5900

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
454^th of 1,196 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,291

Feeder schools for Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School:

Elementary:	Jack David Gordon Elementary School
	Miami Heights Elementary School
	Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.1

Number of students: 1,344

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

90.2%

White:

4.2%

African American:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School ranks better than 62% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 28^th among 76 ranked middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.17. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.2%), White (4.2%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is 18.1, which is the 13^th best among 76 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School employs 74 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is $11,291, which is the 29^th highest among 76 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School 454^th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

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

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Rank History for Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2010	48.29	470^th	839	44.0%
2011	55.72	440^th	891	50.6%
2012	52.11	446^th	897	50.3%
2013	53.20	450^th	956	52.9%
2014	52.98	469^th	999	53.1%
2016	53.15	456^th	997	54.3%
2017	55.85	441^st	1031	57.2%
2018	60.98	380^th	1035	63.3%
2019	59.72	417^th	1099	62.1%
2021	58.09	439^th	1136	61.4%
2022	62.68	386^th	1148	66.4%
2023	56.02	485^th	1177	58.8%
2024	59.17	454^th	1196	62.0%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.8)

40%

20%

Reviews:

by a student
Thursday, June 25, 2015

It has magnificent educational programs and the teachers there are beyond excellence! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, September 13, 2011

My daughter is part of the Cambridge Studies program and I am very impressed by their parent participation as well as the teacher teaching styles - very interactive. The school has a focus on academics where there is a lot in place to support that success but they also invest a lot of energy in creating fun incentives for the kids such as exciting field trips outside of the state. Close Quote

by a student
Thursday, November 12, 2009

The school is great. All my teachers did everything they can to help me and other students if we have trouble understanding our assignment. Also the teachers are nice and caring for the students needs. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	169	108	15	958	2	n/a	n/a	31	1283
2009	240	132	28	1482	6	n/a	n/a	41	1929
2010	228	116	28	1530	6	n/a	n/a	5	1913
2011	199	110	22	1513	2	1	9	0	1856
2012	168	121	28	1622	1	1	9	0	1950
2013	165	124	35	1704	1	0	13	0	2042
2014	146	104	37	1677	2	2	13	0	1981
2015	125	85	38	1650	2	2	12	0	1914
2016	109	74	30	1691	1	2	9	0	1916
2017	90	80	34	1617	0	1	16	0	1838
2018	90	70	28	1566	2	6	15	0	1777
2019	67	66	36	1522	3	6	18	0	1718
2020	66	65	35	1544	1	7	11	0	1729
2021	60	64	35	1441	1	3	11	0	1615
2022	60	61	27	1283	0	3	10	0	1444
2023	56	50	19	1212	0	2	5	0	1344

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 Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1283	78.0	16.4	46.6
2009	1929	105.3	18.4	53.4
2010	1913	107.0	17.8	63.6
2011	1856	99.0	18.7	69.3
2012	1950	97.0	20.1	76.1
2013	2042	102.0	20.0	77.7
2014	1981	99.0	20.0	77.8
2015	1914	92.0	20.8	76
2016	1916	89.0	21.5	79
2017	1838	88.0	20.8	77.7
2018	1777	89.0	19.9	69.8
2019	1718	87.0	19.7	72.9
2020	1729	91.0	19.0	72.3
2021	1615	92.0	17.5	78.5
2022	1444	83.0	17.3	78.8
2023	1344	74.0	18.1	64.1

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 Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	1283	78.0	16.4	46.6
2009	1929	105.3	18.4	53.4
2010	1913	107.0	17.8	63.6
2011	1856	99.0	18.7	69.3
2012	1950	97.0	20.1	76.1
2013	2042	102.0	20.0	77.7
2014	1981	99.0	20.0	77.8
2015	1914	92.0	20.8	76
2016	1916	89.0	21.5	79
2017	1838	88.0	20.8	77.7
2018	1777	89.0	19.9	69.8
2019	1718	87.0	19.7	72.9
2020	1729	91.0	19.0	72.3
2021	1615	92.0	17.5	78.5
2022	1444	83.0	17.3	78.8
2023	1344	74.0	18.1	64.1

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 Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$712 (10.3%)	$6,169 (89.7%)	$6,881
2019	$784 (10.4%)	$6,783 (89.6%)	$7,567
2020	$908 (10.9%)	$7,456 (89.2%)	$8,363
2021	$1,576 (16.8%)	$7,804 (83.2%)	$9,379
2022	$1,959 (17.8%)	$9,048 (82.2%)	$11,008
2023	$2,179 (19.3%)	$9,113 (80.7%)	$11,291

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jorge Mas Canosa 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 417^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 485^th of 1177 Middle schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	62	58	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	58	55	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	63	43	20%
6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	58	51	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	55	53	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	56	53	3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	59	56	3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	53	48	5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	58	57	1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	54	6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	44	51	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	40	39	1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	49	45	4%
8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	43	40	3%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	100	100
End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)	68	65	3%
End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)	67	63	4%
End of Course Civics (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	71	66	5%
End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)	73	68	5%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	88	84	4%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)	63	57	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%
End of Course Geometry (Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School)	94	97	3%
End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)	55	49	6%
End of Course Geometry (Florida)	57	50	7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1718	1344	21.8%
African American	66	50	24.2%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	36	19	47.2%
Hispanic	1522	1212	20.4%
Pacific Islander	6	2	66.7%
White	67	56	16.4%
Two or More Races	18	5	72.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	72.9%	64.1%	8.8%

Schools Near Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (2024)	EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	15735 SW 144th St	Miami	33196	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 252-5900	1,344	74	18.1	64.1%	56 (4.2%)	50 (3.7%)	1,212 (90.2%)	19 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.1%)	5 (0.4%)	59.2	454^th of 1196 public middle schools	62.0%		56	485^th of 1177 public middle schools	58.8%	31	49.0	54.0	55.0	52.0	56.0	74.0	49.0	91.0	100.0	100.0	72.0	$11,291	$2,179	$9,113
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	17990 SW 142nd Ave	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 971-0158	1,005	45	22.3	39.8%	75 (7.5%)	66 (6.6%)	821 (81.7%)	36 (3.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	93.5	44^th of 1196 public middle schools	96.3%		94.9	35^th of 1177 public middle schools	97.0%	9	87.0	88.0	88.0	83.0	73.0	94.0	76.0	96.0	100.0	99.0	96.0	$9,078	$1,350	$7,727
Hammocks Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	9889 Hammocks Blvd	Miami	33196	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 385-0896	539	25	21.5	58.8%	21 (3.9%)	12 (2.2%)	485 (90.0%)	11 (2.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.5%)	43	685^th of 1196 public middle schools	42.7%		40.6	694^th of 1177 public middle schools	41.0%	9	45.0	50.0	51.0	50.0	38.0	54.0	29.0	100.0	97.0	84.0	72.0	$10,118	$1,775	$8,343
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	19701 SW 127th Avenue	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 971-9851	438	15	29.2	69.2%	10 (2.3%)	9 (2.1%)	415 (94.7%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	72.1	305^th of 1196 public middle schools	74.5%		59.2	440^th of 1177 public middle schools	62.6%	135	72.0	65.0	52.0	80.0	66.0	48.0		70.0	78.0	93.0	78.0	$9,980	$350	$9,630
Arvida Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	10900 SW 127th Ave	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 385-7144	1,024	45	22.7	46.9%	69 (6.7%)	43 (4.2%)	889 (86.8%)	20 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	78.7	219^th of 1196 public middle schools	81.7%		81.8	176^th of 1177 public middle schools	85.0%	43	72.0	67.0	71.0	80.0	72.0	73.0	44.0	98.0	100.0	100.0	86.0	$9,160	$1,246	$7,914
Richmond Heights Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	15015 SW 103rd Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 238-2316	439	22	19.9	71.3%	13 (3.0%)	182 (41.5%)	235 (53.5%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.9%)	29	876^th of 1196 public middle schools	26.8%		30.7	835^th of 1177 public middle schools	29.1%	41	38.0	45.0	44.0	38.0	29.0	26.0	33.0	85.0	95.0		58.0	$13,043	$1,809	$11,234
Archimedean Middle Conservatory	Public, Charter	6-8	12425 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 279-6572	330	25	13.2	3.0%	31 (9.4%)	6 (1.8%)	269 (81.5%)	21 (6.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	95.9	21^st of 1196 public middle schools	98.2%		97	17^th of 1177 public middle schools	98.6%	4	92.0	92.0	92.0	88.0			90.0	91.0	93.0		98.0	$9,153	$00	$9,153
Academir Charter School Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5800 SW 135th Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 967-8492	297	16	18.5	62.6%	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	293 (98.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	75.7	251^st of 1196 public middle schools	79.0%		66.8	361^st of 1177 public middle schools	69.3%	110	70.0	61.0	67.0	87.0	62.0	89.0	14.0	97.0	97.0	85.0	78.0	$8,561	$827	$7,733
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	15750 SW 47th St	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 222-2775	804	39	20.6	50.4%	16 (2.0%)	6 (0.7%)	759 (94.4%)	15 (1.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	58.1	471^st of 1196 public middle schools	60.6%		62.2	413^th of 1177 public middle schools	64.9%	58	55.0	64.0	54.0	66.0	30.0	53.0	48.0	80.0	90.0	97.0	81.0	$10,672	$1,675	$8,996
Howard D. McMillan Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	13100 SW 59th St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 385-6877	865	44	19.6	60.1%	27 (3.1%)	13 (1.5%)	814 (94.1%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	56.9	493^rd of 1196 public middle schools	58.8%		65.4	375^th of 1177 public middle schools	68.1%	118	56.0	58.0	58.0	57.0	38.0	51.0	50.0	96.0	89.0	98.0	74.0	$12,404	$2,111	$10,294

Frequently Asked Questions about Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School

Is Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School a good school?

Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School ranks 454^th of 1196 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,344 students attended Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?

Students at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School are 90% Hispanic, 4% White, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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