Below Average
#3022 of 3,778 schools in FL
Jose De Diego Middle School
Middle School · MIAMI-DADE
3100 NW 5TH AVE, Miami, FL 33127
Enrollment
757
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
4.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
757
Student-Teacher
18.9:1
Score
4.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#3,022 of 3,778
In Miami
#249 of 280
public schools
In district
#436 of 497
MIAMI-DADE
Academic growth
7.5 / 10
Very Good
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Jose De Diego Middle School
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About Jose De Diego Middle School
Jose De Diego Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, FL, part of MIAMI-DADE. Jose De Diego Middle School serves approximately 757 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Jose De Diego Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #3,022 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Jose De Diego Middle School show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.7 · Below Average
- District avg 6.4
- FL avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Jose De Diego Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
68% of students at Jose De Diego Middle School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Jose De Diego Middle School — Students at Jose De Diego Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
63.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.5/10.
How Jose De Diego Middle School Compares
See how Jose De Diego Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
3100 NW 5TH AVE, Miami, FL 33127
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Jose De Diego Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MATER INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GEORGIA JONES AYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 4.8/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Miami, see our Miami schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ENEIDA M. HARTNER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami | 0.2 mi | 6.2 |
| MATER INTERNATIONAL PREPARATORY Miami | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| MATER ACADEMY OF INTERNATIONAL STUDIES Miami | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| YOUNG MEN'S PREPARATORY ACADEMY Miami | 0.3 mi | 8.0 |
| SANTA CLARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami | 0.5 mi | 5.1 |
| MIAMI ARTS CHARTER SCHOOL Miami | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| PAUL LAURENCE DUNBAR K-8 CENTER Miami | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| SECONDARY STUDENT SUCCESS CENTER 802 Miami | 0.8 mi | — |
| CENTNER ACADEMY LLC Miami | 0.8 mi | 7.7 |
| PHYLLIS WHEATLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| MIA PICCOLO MONTESSORI SCHOOL Miami | 0.9 mi | — |
| DESIGN & ARCHITECTURE SENIOR HIGH Miami | 1.0 mi | 8.6 |
| SHADOWLAWN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Miami | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| PACE CENTER FOR GIRLS Miami | 1.0 mi | — |
| BRIDGEPREP ACADEMY OF GREATER MIAMI Miami | 1.1 mi | 3.3 |
| LENORA BRAYNON SMITH ELEMENTARY Miami | 1.2 mi | 6.4 |
| CHAPMAN PARTNERSHIP EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER N Miami | 1.2 mi | 4.4 |
| THEODORE R. AND THELMA A. GIBSON CHARTER SCHOOL Miami | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| DEBBIE SCHOOL Miami | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| GEORGIA JONES AYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL Miami | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33127 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$41,125
Median Home Value
$398,800
Median Rent
$1,394/mo
Population
27,585
College Educated
12.9%
Homeownership
27.8%
Avg Commute
29.9 min
Poverty Rate
33.1%
Median Age
36.8
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| ATTUCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL Hollywood, FL | 4.7 |
| DR. DAVID L. ANDERSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Stuart, FL | 4.7 |
| FORT MYERS MIDDLE ACADEMY Fort Myers, FL | 4.7 |
| MARTHA B. KING MIDDLE SCHOOL Bradenton, FL | 4.7 |
| PASCO MIDDLE SCHOOL Dade City, FL | 4.7 |
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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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 757
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 63.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.9%
- Phone
- (305) 573-7229
Resources & Links
District
MIAMI-DADE- District Enrollment
- 335,500
- Schools in District
- 536
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,066
- District Rank
- #436 of 497
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