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Charter middle school · Miami-Dade · Homestead, Florida

Academir Middle School of Math and Science

Academir Middle School of Math and Science rates 7.6, among the strongest middle schools in Miami-Dade, where the rated median is 6.5.

Middle schools, 1 to 10This campus against public middle schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.6this school

7.6 on a one-to-ten scale; the Miami-Dade median is 6.5.

#840 of 3,811 schools in Florida · Miami-Dade: 75 middle schools rated, median 6.5

The brief

A Miami-Dade charter middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 840 of 3,811 schools in Florida and 179 of 503 in Miami-Dade.

Academir Middle School of Math and Science is a charter school: it enrolls by application rather than by address, so check its enrollment process directly before choosing a neighborhood for it.

Math68%10 points above the Florida average of 58%Grades 6–8 · 141 students tested · 2026 FAST
Reading61%1 point below the Florida average of 62%Grades 6–8 · 177 students tested · 2026 FAST
Proficiency has improved 19 points since 2024, reaching 65% in 2026, across a 3-year record (2024–2026).2026 FAST; 18 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.8
40% of the rating
Academics
8.4
35% of the rating
Resources & Environment
3.1
25% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2024-2026) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2024-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 FAST · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33033; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2024-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Academir Middle School of Math and Science and the 20 nearest middle schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$66,662
Median home value
$364,700
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
65
Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
71
Very Bikeable
City reported crime
1,952/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Homestead. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Homestead), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

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Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Academir Middle School of Math and Science.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Academir Middle School of Math and Science serve?

Academir Middle School of Math and Science serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Academir Middle School of Math and Science?

Academir Middle School of Math and Science has an enrollment of approximately 149 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Academir Middle School of Math and Science?

The student-teacher ratio at Academir Middle School of Math and Science is 29.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Academir Middle School of Math and Science rank in FL?

Academir Middle School of Math and Science ranks #840 of 3,811 schools in FL.

What is Academir Middle School of Math and Science's MySchoolScout rating?

Academir Middle School of Math and Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Academir Middle School of Math and Science?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Academir Middle School of Math and Science has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2026) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2024-2026).

Is Academir Middle School of Math and Science a charter school?

Yes, Academir Middle School of Math and Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Academir Middle School of Math and Science a Title I school?

No, Academir Middle School of Math and Science is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academir Middle School of Math and Science?

76.5% of students at Academir Middle School of Math and Science qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
149
Student-teacher ratio
29.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
5
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Rank in district
#179 of 503
Schools in district
536
District spending per student
$13,066
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 33033)
69,075
Area average commute
35 min
Area median age
33.2

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Florida Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.