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#606 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 16% in state

International Studies Charter Middle School

Middle School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL

A Miami-dade charter middle school where students score 36 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

2480 SW 8TH ST, Miami, FL 33135

  • Math 83% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 84% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendImproving
Academics9.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency82.7% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.7% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.3 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+36.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile97th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio31.7:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism8.8%

Students at International Studies Charter Middle School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency83%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency84%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is up 24 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 83% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
65%
2012
Math
79%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
85%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2015
Math
83%
ELA
85%
2016
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2017
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2019
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2020*
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2021*
Math
82%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
88%
ELA
80%
2024
Math
83%
ELA
84%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

59.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where International Studies Charter 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 52Good Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,478/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), 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

$37,757

Median home value

$396,700

Median rent

$1,315/mo

College educated

21.5%

Homeownership

21.2%

Poverty rate

26.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carpe Diem Academia Little HavanaPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–110.7 mi18Compare →
Jose Marti School #2Private · tuition6.1private4–80.9 mi57Compare →
La Progresiva SchoolPrivate · tuition3.8privatePK–121.0 mi703Compare →
Shenandoah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.26–81.0 mi1,239Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#122 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

International Studies Charter Middle School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About International Studies Charter Middle School

International Studies Charter Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 317 students in grades 6th-8th with a 31.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #606 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about International Studies Charter Middle School

What grades does International Studies Charter Middle School serve?

International Studies Charter Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend International Studies Charter Middle School?

International Studies Charter Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at International Studies Charter Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at International Studies Charter Middle School is 31.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does International Studies Charter Middle School rank in FL?

International Studies Charter Middle School ranks #606 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is International Studies Charter Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

International Studies Charter Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 International Studies Charter Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, International Studies Charter Middle School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is International Studies Charter Middle School a charter school?

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

Is International Studies Charter Middle School a Title I school?

No, International Studies Charter Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for International Studies Charter Middle School?

59.3% of students at International Studies Charter 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
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.8%
Area population (ZIP 33135)
35,053
Area average commute
30.2 min
Area median age
44.3
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 33135; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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