Serving 666 students in grades 6-8, Homestead Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Homestead Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestead Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Homestead Middle School?
666 students attend Homestead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Homestead Middle School students are Hispanic, 49% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homestead Middle School?
Homestead Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homestead Middle School offer ?
Homestead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Homestead Middle School part of?
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