Very Good
#959 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 25% in state
Paul W. Bell Middle School
Middle School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
11800 NW 2ND ST, Miami, FL 33182
- Math 58% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul W. Bell Middle School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
54.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul W. Bell 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 33Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$96,992
Median home value
$473,200
Median rent
$2,329/mo
College educated
42.5%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33182; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Miami Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Miami Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Peter Pan Childcare & Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| W. R. Thomas Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 567 | Compare → |
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
- #181 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
Paul W. Bell Middle School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul W. Bell Middle School
Paul W. Bell Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 529 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #959 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul W. Bell Middle School
What grades does Paul W. Bell Middle School serve?
Paul W. Bell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Paul W. Bell Middle School?
Paul W. Bell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 529 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul W. Bell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul W. Bell Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul W. Bell Middle School rank in FL?
Paul W. Bell Middle School ranks #959 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Paul W. Bell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul W. Bell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Paul W. Bell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul W. Bell Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Paul W. Bell Middle School a charter school?
No, Paul W. Bell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paul W. Bell Middle School a Title I school?
No, Paul W. Bell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul W. Bell Middle School?
54.6% of students at Paul W. Bell 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
- 529
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.4%
- Phone
- (305) 220-2075
- Area population (ZIP 33182)
- 12,685
- Area average commute
- 32.2 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 33182; 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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