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Arvida Middle School

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Arvida Middle School ranks 275 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

275^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 77% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Arvida Middle School is a high-performing public school in Miami, FL, serving 989 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Miami-Dade district, and it stands out for its consistent academic excellence and efficient use of resources.

Arvida is a powerhouse in advanced coursework, achieving a remarkable 100% proficiency rate in Geometry and 97% in both Algebra 1 and Biology 1, far exceeding district and state averages. Unlike many nearby schools where student performance drops significantly between 6th and 8th grade, Arvida maintains stable and high proficiency rates in English Language Arts (78%, 75%, and 76% for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades) and math (82% in 6th grade to 76% in 8th grade). This consistency is a key strength, especially when compared to schools like Howard D. McMillan Middle School, where 8th-grade math proficiency plummets to 38%. Arvida also boasts a low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, roughly half the district average, and achieves these results while spending just $9,927 per student—the lowest among its peers and significantly less than schools like Riviera Middle School ($16,225) and Richmond Heights Middle School ($16,629).

While Arvida is the top-performing large traditional public middle school in the area, it faces stiff competition from smaller charter schools like Archimedean Middle Conservatory and Somerset Academy Bay Middle School, which outperform it in nearly every metric. Additionally, Arvida has room for improvement in Civics (76% proficiency, below the district average) and 8th-grade Science (40% proficiency, below the state average). Despite a slight ranking dip from the 85th to the 77th percentile in recent years, Arvida remains a top choice for families seeking a proven, well-rounded education with strong math and ELA programs.

989

Students ?

22.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,927

Per pupil spending ?

38.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10900 SW 127th Ave
Miami, FL 33186

(305) 385-7144

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Arvida Middle School usually attend:

High:

Miami Killian Senior High School

Feeder schools for Arvida Middle School:

Elementary:	Calusa Elementary School
	Devon Aire K-8 Center
	William H. Lehman Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.2%

White:

5.0%

African American:

4.1%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 86th percentile in 2016 → 77th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (77% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Miami-Dade

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 12 pts below the Florida average

!Large classes — about 22 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

275^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 23%▼ down 8 pts since 2016

From top 14% (2016) to top 23% (2026)

See the entire ranking list of Florida Middle Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

16^th of 76Middle Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	74.6	275 of 1216	77.4%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	244 of 1205	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	78.7	219 of 1196	81.7%	★★★★☆
2023	81.8	176 of 1177	85.0%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	175 of 1148	84.8%	★★★★☆
2021	75.4	251 of 1136	77.9%	★★★★☆
2019	81.3	187 of 1099	83.0%	★★★★☆
2018	82.0	170 of 1035	83.6%	★★★★☆
2017	81.6	169 of 1031	83.6%	★★★★☆
2016	83.1	144 of 997	85.6%	★★★★☆
2014	74.1	231 of 999	76.9%	★★★★☆
2013	77.5	190 of 956	80.1%	★★★★☆
2012	82.1	134 of 897	85.1%	★★★★☆
2011	79.5	164 of 891	81.6%	★★★★☆
2010	74.6	204 of 839	75.7%	★★★★☆
2009	70.0	240 of 780	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2008	72.0	200 of 740	73.0%	★★★★☆
2007	69.2	228 of 736	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2006	71.7	179 of 675	73.5%	★★★★☆
2005	66.3	199 of 602	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	63.2	223 of 593	62.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 197%+23 vs state

Algebra 197%+34 vs state

Math78%+19 vs state

English Language Arts76%+15 vs state

Civics76%~ state avg

Science40%-12 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Arvida Middle School not only offers a great academic program, but also includes a great arts program for students to get a rounded education. The music programs offered keep students involved in after school activities and develops the competitive spirit. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)			FAST Math (2026)			Statewide Science Science (2026)	EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Arvida Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	10900 SW 127th Ave	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 385-7144	989	44	22.4	38.5%	49 (5.0%)	41 (4.1%)	872 (88.2%)	17 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.0%)	74.6	275^th of 1216 public middle schools	77.4%		77.1	244^th of 1205 public middle schools	79.8%	31	78.0	75.0	76.0	82.0	72.0	76.0	40.0	97.0	100.0	97.0	76.0	$9,927	$671	$9,256
Archimedean Middle Conservatory	Public, Charter	6-8	12425 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 279-6572	328	21	15.6	39.6%	22 (6.7%)	7 (2.1%)	270 (82.3%)	25 (7.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	96	12^th of 1216 public middle schools	99.0%		96.3	14^th of 1205 public middle schools	98.8%	2	94.0	96.0	95.0	99.0			93.0	91.0	92.0		100.0	$12,001	$00	$12,001
Hammocks Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	9889 Hammocks Blvd	Miami	33196	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 385-0896	486	24	20.2	47.7%	15 (3.1%)	11 (2.3%)	447 (92.0%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	42.3	741^st of 1216 public middle schools	39.1%		34.4	826^th of 1205 public middle schools	31.5%	85	64.0	60.0	51.0	58.0	42.0	59.0	30.0	85.0	100.0	89.0	67.0	$12,967	$1,245	$11,722
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	9500 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 274-0682	259	12	21.5	19.3%	12 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	244 (94.2%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	93.8	25^th of 1216 public middle schools	97.9%		92.4	48^th of 1205 public middle schools	96.0%	23	92.0	89.0	87.0	96.0	98.0			90.0		81.0	99.0	$9,257	$78	$9,179
Howard D. McMillan Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	13100 SW 59th St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 385-6877	957	49	19.5	43.7%	23 (2.4%)	10 (1.0%)	914 (95.5%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	59.3	480^th of 1216 public middle schools	60.5%		63.1	415^th of 1205 public middle schools	65.6%	65	68.0	71.0	66.0	65.0	56.0	38.0	54.0	97.0	95.0	100.0	81.0	$13,221	$1,743	$11,477
Academir Charter School Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	5800 SW 135th Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 967-8492	299	18	16.6	79.3%	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	298 (99.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.8	285^th of 1216 public middle schools	76.6%		80.4	205^th of 1205 public middle schools	83.0%	80	76.0	67.0	79.0	90.0	50.0	76.0	24.0	99.0	100.0	84.0	82.0	$10,620	$2,250	$8,369
Richmond Heights Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	15015 SW 103rd Ave	Miami	33176	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 238-2316	345	17	20.2	61.4%	10 (2.9%)	123 (35.7%)	208 (60.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.6%)	48.2	645^th of 1216 public middle schools	47.0%		36.8	791^st of 1205 public middle schools	34.4%	146	53.0	56.0	51.0	44.0	67.0	81.0	49.0	91.0		90.0	77.0	$16,629	$2,528	$14,100
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	15735 SW 144th St	Miami	33196	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 252-5900	1,019	56	18.1	52.8%	26 (2.6%)	25 (2.5%)	948 (93.0%)	16 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	62.1	437^th of 1216 public middle schools	64.1%		61.5	437^th of 1205 public middle schools	63.7%		65.0	65.0	62.0	65.0	65.0	71.0	59.0	96.0	100.0		81.0	$13,027	$1,843	$11,184
Glades Middle School	Public	6-8	9451 SW 64th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 271-3342	533	27	19.7	45.4%	21 (3.9%)	3 (0.6%)	506 (94.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	65.4	384^th of 1216 public middle schools	68.4%		62.4	424^th of 1205 public middle schools	64.8%	40	64.0	60.0	70.0	73.0	51.0	76.0	63.0	96.0	100.0	100.0	77.0	$13,380	$1,476	$11,904
Riviera Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	10301 SW 48th St	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 226-4286	479	28	17.1	53.9%	8 (1.7%)	10 (2.1%)	457 (95.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42.5	738^th of 1216 public middle schools	39.3%		46.4	650^th of 1205 public middle schools	46.1%	88	69.0	57.0	50.0	60.0	37.0	42.0	46.0	79.0	92.0	97.0	79.0	$16,225	$1,956	$14,268

Frequently Asked Questions about Arvida Middle School

What district is Arvida Middle School in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Arvida Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 989 students attended Arvida Middle School.

Is Arvida Middle School a good school?

Arvida Middle School ranks 275^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Arvida Middle School?

Students at Arvida Middle School are 88% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% African American, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Arvida Middle School attend?

Students who attend Arvida Middle School usually go on to attend Miami Killian Senior High School

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