Very Good
#1370 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 36% in state
Hialeah Gardens Middle School
Middle School · Miami-dade · Hialeah Gardens, FL
A Miami-dade middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11690 NW 92ND AVE, Hialeah Gardens, FL 33018
- Math 55% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hialeah Gardens Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hialeah Gardens Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 23Minimal Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,083/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hialeah Gardens), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,805
Median home value
$436,300
Median rent
$2,066/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33018; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Reach Academy for Divergent LearnersPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 75 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-marti Charter School (hialeah Campus)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| American Christian School & Art CenterPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Academir Charter School MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #244 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hialeah Gardens Middle School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hialeah Gardens Middle School
Hialeah Gardens Middle School is a public middle school in Hialeah Gardens, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,612 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,370 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hialeah Gardens Middle School
What grades does Hialeah Gardens Middle School serve?
Hialeah Gardens Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
Hialeah Gardens Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hialeah Gardens Middle School is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hialeah Gardens Middle School rank in FL?
Hialeah Gardens Middle School ranks #1,370 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Hialeah Gardens Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hialeah Gardens Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hialeah Gardens Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hialeah Gardens Middle School a charter school?
No, Hialeah Gardens Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hialeah Gardens Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hialeah Gardens Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hialeah Gardens Middle School?
56.9% of students at Hialeah Gardens Middle School 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 64
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (305) 817-0017
- Area population (ZIP 33018)
- 56,395
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 33018; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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