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#1840 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 49% in state

North Miami Middle School

Middle School · Miami-dade · North Miami, FL

A Miami-dade middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 NE 137TH ST, North Miami, FL 33161

  • Math 31% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • Reading 38% vs FL 52% (2024)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency31% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-24.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-10.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism35.1%

Students at North Miami Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency31%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency38%(2024 FAST)
School
State
52%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
36%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
39%
ELA
38%
2011
Math
34%
ELA
34%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
36%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
31%
2015
Math
29%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
31%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (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

64.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Miami 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 50Bikeable
  • 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

$55,265

Median home value

$376,500

Median rent

$1,494/mo

College educated

21%

Homeownership

42.4%

Poverty rate

18.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33161; 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
Alhambra Heights Challenger SchoolPrivate · tuition3.2privateK–90.6 mi56Compare →
Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified6.56–81.3 mi383Compare →
Mater Academy Virtual Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–121.3 mi110Compare →
Miami Union Academy of SdaPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–121.5 mi280Compare →

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
#310 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

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

About North Miami Middle School

North Miami Middle School is a public middle school in North Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 797 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,840 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Miami Middle School

What grades does North Miami Middle School serve?

North Miami Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Miami Middle School?

North Miami Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 797 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Miami Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Miami Middle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Miami Middle School rank in FL?

North Miami Middle School ranks #1,840 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is North Miami Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Miami Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 North Miami Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Miami Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Miami Middle School a charter school?

No, North Miami Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Miami Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Miami Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Miami Middle School?

64.7% of students at North Miami 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
797
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.1%
Area population (ZIP 33161)
54,128
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
37.5
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 33161; 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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