Top Rankings
Miami-Dade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 545 public schools serving 338,485 students in Miami-Dade School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Miami-Dade School District have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Florida public school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
543 Schools
4,272 Schools
# Students
338,485 Students
2,871,617 Students
# Teachers
16,846 Teachers
155,327 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Miami-Dade School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
75%
37%
% Black
17%
21%
% White
6%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,770 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,278 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4,325 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$4,158 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,770
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,278
$11,615
Best Miami-Dade School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Terra Environmental Research Institute
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11005 Sw 84th St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 412-5800
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 412-5800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,614 student Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,360 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #77.
Mastfiu
Magnet School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
14301 Bay Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 948-1200
Miami, FL 33181
(305) 948-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 926 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,189 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1010.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,548 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1212.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Gr: 9-12 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 96:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1515.
Doral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: K-5 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Archimedean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1818.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,414 student Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2121.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2424.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,841 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2626.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2727.
Medical Academy For Science And Technology (M.a.s.t.) Hom
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1220 Nw 1st Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 257-4500
Homestead, FL 33030
(305) 257-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 625 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Iprep Academy North
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #3030.
Springview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 Bluebird Ave
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3131.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3232.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Gr: K-8 | 1,032 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3333.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3434.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Gr: K-8 | 845 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3535.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
238 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Miami-Dade School District?
Miami-Dade School District manages 545 public schools serving 338,485 students.
What is the rank of Miami-Dade School District?
Miami-Dade School District is ranked #19 out of 73 school districts in Florida (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Florida school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miami-Dade School District?
75% of Miami-Dade School District students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Miami-Dade School District?
Miami-Dade School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What is Miami-Dade School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,278 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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