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International Studies Academy Middle School

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International Studies Academy Middle School ranks 301 st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades 6-8

301^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 75% of Florida middle schools

Summary

International Studies Academy Middle School is a small middle school in Miami, FL, serving 288 students in grades 6-8 within the Broward school district, where over half of its students qualify for free or reduced lunch. This school stands out for its exceptional performance in advanced coursework, with 99% of students proficient in Algebra 1 and 96% in Biology 1—rates that far exceed district and state averages and even surpass nearby top performers like George Washington Carver Middle School (96% Algebra 1) and Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) (98% Algebra 1). Additionally, the school has made a dramatic turnaround in chronic absenteeism, dropping from 23.4% to 11.5% in one year—now lower than nearby schools like Palmetto Middle School (19.7%) and Rockway Middle School (22.9%).

Academically, International Studies Academy shows strong and improving English Language Arts (ELA) performance, with 7th-grade proficiency at 84%, outperforming peers like South Miami Middle School (76%) and Glades Middle School (60%). However, the school faces a notable challenge in 8th-grade general Science, where only 38% of students are proficient—well below the district (49%) and state (52%) averages. This "Science gap" contrasts sharply with its success in advanced Biology 1, suggesting a need for curriculum improvement in general science. Math performance is strong but inconsistent, with 7th-grade math at 81% and 8th-grade at 78%, while 6th-grade math lags at 67%.

Interestingly, International Studies Academy shares its address with Somerset Academy Key Middle School, creating a unique comparison: ISA has a higher poverty rate (54.17%) but earns a 4-star rating and excels in advanced coursework, while Somerset Key has a very low poverty rate (2.97%) but struggles with a 2-star rating and lower proficiency (e.g., 23% in 8th-grade Science). This demonstrates ISA's strong "value-add" in supporting its diverse student body. Overall, the school is on an upward trajectory, with improved state rankings and a positive shift in school culture, making it a solid choice for families seeking a middle school that excels in advanced academics and literacy.

288

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$8,255

Per pupil spending ?

54.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

6340 Sunset Dr
Miami, FL 33143

(754) 321-0000

District: Broward

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

53.8%

White:

40.3%

African American:

4.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 72nd percentile in 2023 → 75th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (77% vs 63% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 25% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Broward

Worth a look

!Science scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school77%

District avg66%

Florida avg63%

301^st of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 25%▲ up 4 pts since 2023

From top 28% (2023) to top 25% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 48Middle Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward 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	72.3	301 of 1216	75.2%	★★★★☆
2025	66.2	373 of 1205	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	67.0	365 of 1196	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.2	335 of 1177	71.5%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 199%+36 vs state

Biology 196%+22 vs state

Civics79%~ state avg

English Language Arts76%+14 vs state

Math75%+16 vs state

Science38%-14 vs state

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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
Somerset Academy Key Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 481-0602	370	0		3.0%	37 (10.0%)	131 (35.4%)	192 (51.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.9%)	47.9	653^rd of 1216 public middle schools	46.3%		26.8	922^nd of 1205 public middle schools	23.5%	269	59.0	59.0	53.0	61.0	82.0	64.0	23.0	80.0		100.0	61.0	$9,983	$814	$9,170
International Studies Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	6340 Sunset Dr	Miami	33143	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	No	(754) 321-0000	288	0	15.0	54.2%	116 (40.3%)	13 (4.5%)	155 (53.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	72.3	301^st of 1216 public middle schools	75.2%		66.2	373^rd of 1205 public middle schools	69.0%	72	73.0	84.0	70.0	67.0	81.0	78.0	38.0	99.0		96.0	79.0	$8,255	$563	$7,692
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)	Public, Charter	6-8	5876 SW 68th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 740-0509	166	7	23.7	18.7%	9 (5.4%)	2 (1.2%)	154 (92.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.6	14^th of 1216 public middle schools	98.8%		95.9	18^th of 1205 public middle schools	98.5%	4	95.0	96.0	96.0	96.0	98.0			98.0		98.0	98.0	$8,976	$84	$8,891
South Miami Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6750 SW 60th St	South Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 661-3481	720	33	21.8	37.5%	51 (7.1%)	67 (9.3%)	587 (81.5%)	10 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.7%)	71	318^th of 1216 public middle schools	73.8%		64.5	395^th of 1205 public middle schools	67.2%	77	78.0	76.0	68.0	68.0	56.0	71.0	60.0	87.0	84.0	96.0	88.0	$10,070	$807	$9,263
Ponce De Leon Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	5801 Augusto St	Coral Gables	33146	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 661-1611	778	42	18.5	49.6%	40 (5.1%)	51 (6.6%)	680 (87.4%)	7 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45.1	698^th of 1216 public middle schools	42.6%		41.1	730^th of 1205 public middle schools	39.4%	32	66.0	67.0	50.0	67.0	43.0	52.0	36.0	83.0	79.0	93.0	66.0	$12,659	$1,396	$11,263
George Washington Carver Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	4901 Lincoln Dr	Coral Gables	33133	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 444-7388	941	47	20.0	13.0%	239 (25.4%)	27 (2.9%)	630 (67.0%)	24 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (2.2%)	94.7	20^th of 1216 public middle schools	98.4%		94.7	27^th of 1205 public middle schools	97.8%	7	93.0	96.0	94.0	93.0		97.0	85.0	96.0	100.0	99.0	99.0	$10,755	$1,076	$9,679
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
West Miami Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	7525 SW 24th St	Miami	33155	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 261-8383	599	33	18.1	51.6%	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	592 (98.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27.8	943^rd of 1216 public middle schools	22.5%		19.4	1014^th of 1205 public middle schools	15.9%	71	44.0	52.0	40.0	41.0	38.0	56.0	34.0	76.0	83.0	95.0	69.0	$12,395	$1,435	$10,961
Palmetto Middle School	Public	6-8	7351 SW 128th St	Miami	33156	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 238-3911	715	30	23.8	23.4%	222 (31.0%)	62 (8.7%)	402 (56.2%)	19 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	67.1	361^st of 1216 public middle schools	70.3%		69.8	333^rd of 1205 public middle schools	72.4%	28	79.0	77.0	72.0	68.0	42.0	69.0	41.0	100.0		99.0	90.0	$9,367	$777	$8,590
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

Frequently Asked Questions about International Studies Academy Middle School

What is the racial makeup of International Studies Academy Middle School?

Students at International Studies Academy Middle School are 54% Hispanic, 40% White, 5% African American, 1% Two or more races.

How many students attend International Studies Academy Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 288 students attended International Studies Academy Middle School.

Is International Studies Academy Middle School a good school?

International Studies Academy Middle School ranks 301^st of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is International Studies Academy Middle School in?

Broward

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