Below Average
#3022 of 3,778 schools in FL
Jose De Diego Middle School
Middle School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3100 NW 5TH AVE, Miami, FL 33127
- Math 22% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 18% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jose De Diego Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (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
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jose De Diego 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 55Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- 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
$41,125
Median home value
$398,800
Median rent
$1,394/mo
College educated
12.9%
Homeownership
27.8%
Poverty rate
33.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater International PreparatoryCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | 6–9 | 0.3 mi | 169 | Compare → |
| Georgia Jones Ayers Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 473 | Compare → |
| Edc Academy of ExcellencePrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| I Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 824 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #436 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
Jose De Diego Middle School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jose De Diego Middle School
Jose De Diego Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 757 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,022 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jose De Diego Middle School
What grades does Jose De Diego Middle School serve?
Jose De Diego Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Jose De Diego Middle School?
Jose De Diego Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jose De Diego Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jose De Diego Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jose De Diego Middle School rank in FL?
Jose De Diego Middle School ranks #3,022 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Jose De Diego Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jose De Diego Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Jose De Diego Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jose De Diego Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jose De Diego Middle School a charter school?
No, Jose De Diego Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jose De Diego Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jose De Diego Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jose De Diego Middle School?
63.3% of students at Jose De Diego 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
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.9%
- Phone
- (305) 573-7229
- Area population (ZIP 33127)
- 27,585
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 33127; 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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