Serving 640 students in grades 6-8, Miami Springs 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 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 640 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Miami Springs Middle School's student population of 640 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
640 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Miami Springs 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 Miami Springs Middle School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3403 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
83%
37%
Black
16%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Miami Springs Middle School is ranked #3403 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
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 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Miami Springs Middle School?
640 students attend Miami Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Miami Springs Middle School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Springs Middle School?
Miami Springs Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Springs Middle School offer ?
Miami Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Miami Springs Middle School part of?
Miami Springs Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>4 8/2/2017This school has come a long way in fixing many of the issues that plague all public schools today - an overworked and underpaid faculty and staff, an influx of immigrant students who do not speak English but are tested by the state anyway, and an ever increasing number of tests that take up countless hours of prep and administration. Many parents, some who do not speak the language, are too busy, or apathetic, to be actively involved in the school community. Yet, the faculty, staff, administration and student body try very hard to overcome these obstacles everyday. This is a C school working hard to become a B. A lot of good things are happening there, and the Miami Springs Community should be proud of their Eagles.1 12/28/2016Miami Springs Middle School is riddled with violent fights among students. Disrespect for the authority figures at the school. Lack of security/safety for the students.Review Miami Springs Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school has come a long way in fixing many of the issues that plague all public schools today - an overworked and underpaid faculty and staff, an influx of immigrant students who do not speak English but are tested by the state anyway, and an ever increasing number of tests that take up countless hours of prep and administration. Many parents, some who do not speak the language, are too busy, or apathetic, to be actively involved in the school community. Yet, the faculty, staff, administration and student body try very hard to overcome these obstacles everyday. This is a C school working hard to become a B. A lot of good things are happening there, and the Miami Springs Community should be proud of their Eagles.
Miami Springs Middle School is riddled with violent fights among students. Disrespect for the authority figures at the school. Lack of security/safety for the students.
Review Miami Springs Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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