Below Average
#3084 of 3,778 schools in FL
Homestead Middle School
Middle School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
650 NW 2ND AVE, Homestead, FL 33030
- Math 23% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 29% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homestead Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homestead 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,231
Median home value
$382,200
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neva King Cooper Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (south Homestead)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 0.8 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–12 | 1.0 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Bethel Sda Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–10 | 1.3 mi | 66 | Compare → |
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #444 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
Homestead Middle School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homestead Middle School
Homestead Middle School is a public middle school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 611 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,084 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homestead Middle School
What grades does Homestead Middle School serve?
Homestead Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Homestead Middle School?
Homestead Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 611 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homestead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homestead Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homestead Middle School rank in FL?
Homestead Middle School ranks #3,084 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Homestead Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Homestead Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Homestead Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homestead Middle School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Homestead Middle School a charter school?
No, Homestead Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homestead Middle School a Title I school?
No, Homestead Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homestead Middle School?
79.7% of students at Homestead 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
- 611
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.1%
- Phone
- (305) 247-4221
- Area population (ZIP 33030)
- 35,957
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 33030; 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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