Below Average
#2883 of 3,778 schools in FL
W. R. Thomas Middle School
Middle School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13001 SW 26TH ST, Miami, FL 33175
- Math 41% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W. R. Thomas Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2020, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
60.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W. R. Thomas 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat 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
$79,711
Median home value
$456,600
Median rent
$1,943/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
77.8%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33175; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemont AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–11 | 1.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Greater Miami Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 347 | Compare → |
| Paul W. Bell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 529 | Compare → |
| West Dade AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 81 | 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
- #420 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
W. R. Thomas Middle School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W. R. Thomas Middle School
W. R. Thomas Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 567 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,883 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W. R. Thomas Middle School
What grades does W. R. Thomas Middle School serve?
W. R. Thomas Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend W. R. Thomas Middle School?
W. R. Thomas Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 567 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W. R. Thomas Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W. R. Thomas 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 W. R. Thomas Middle School rank in FL?
W. R. Thomas Middle School ranks #2,883 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is W. R. Thomas Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
W. R. Thomas Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 W. R. Thomas Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W. R. Thomas Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is W. R. Thomas Middle School a charter school?
No, W. R. Thomas Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W. R. Thomas Middle School a Title I school?
No, W. R. Thomas Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W. R. Thomas Middle School?
60.3% of students at W. R. Thomas 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
- 567
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (305) 995-3800
- Area population (ZIP 33175)
- 49,611
- Area average commute
- 33.2 min
- Area median age
- 49.6
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 33175; 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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