Serving 1,016 students in grades 6-8, Benito Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,016 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in FL
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Benito Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Benito Middle School is 0.78, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Benito Middle School is ranked #989 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Benito Middle School often compared to?
Benito Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Benito Middle School?
1,016 students attend Benito Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
28% of Benito Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Benito Middle School?
Benito Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Benito Middle School offer ?
Benito Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Benito Middle School part of?
Great school administration is nice and very helpful to all the students,any problem the school has is fixed immediately. Great for any student that wants a education with great teachers in all grade level and great kids around them.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jayden
55/16/2017
This school is great! The band program is outstanding. I would recommend this school to anyone or any kid of any academic level.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Zoe
22/25/2017
If your a sixth grader and Arab you might be called out or embarrassed by school administration and teachers don't care about the students like me
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Shibil mahdawe
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,016 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 64% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 61% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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