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Cutler Bay Middle

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Cutler Bay Middle ranks 809 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

809^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 33% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Cutler Bay Middle in Cutler Bay, FL, serves 935 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Miami-Dade school district, with nearly 60% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch. The school has faced significant challenges over the past decade, consistently ranking in the bottom 20-30% of Florida middle schools and earning a 1-star rating for nine consecutive years. However, there is a glimmer of hope: in the most recent year, the school jumped to the 33rd percentile and earned its first 2-star rating, suggesting recent efforts may be starting to pay off.

The most pressing issue at Cutler Bay Middle is a chronic absenteeism crisis. In the 2023-2024 school year, 41.6% of students were chronically absent—nearly 1.5 times the district average and dramatically higher than nearby high-performing schools like Herbert A. Ammons Middle (6.9%) and Somerset Academy Bay Middle (9.1%). This absenteeism is a primary driver of low academic proficiency across core subjects. For example, in 8th grade science, only 43% of Cutler Bay students were proficient, compared to 84% at Herbert A. Ammons and 80% at Mater Academy Bay Middle. Similarly, 7th grade ELA proficiency was 51% at Cutler Bay versus 95% at Herbert A. Ammons.

Interestingly, the school shows a stark contrast in advanced courses. While the general student body struggles, 100% of students taking the Biology 1 End-of-Course (EOC) exam were proficient, and 87% were proficient in Algebra 1—results that rival the top schools in the area. This suggests that students in advanced tracks are exceptionally high-achieving, creating a "tale of two schools" within the same building. Additionally, Cutler Bay spends $16,185 per student, significantly more than its high-performing neighbors (e.g., Herbert A. Ammons spends $9,089), indicating that funding alone isn't the issue. The school's recent improvement and strong advanced course performance offer a foundation to build upon, but tackling the attendance crisis remains the top priority for parents considering this school.

935

Students ?

16.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,185

Per pupil spending ?

59.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

19400 Gulfstream Rd
Cutler Bay, FL 33157

(305) 235-4761

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Cutler Bay Middle usually attend:

High:

Miami Southridge Senior High

Feeder schools for Cutler Bay Middle:

Elementary:	Bel-Aire Elementary School
	Caribbean K-8 Center
	Cutler Ridge Elementary School
	Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School
	More...
	Goulds Elementary School
	Gulfstream Elementary School
	Pine Villa Elementary School
	South Miami Heights Elementary
	Whispering Pines Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

72.7%

African American:

21.5%

White:

3.4%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 12th percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 21 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!High chronic absenteeism (42% vs 31% Florida)

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

809^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 21 pts since 2016

From bottom 12% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

50^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	38.1	809 of 1216	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	31.2	870 of 1205	27.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.9	919 of 1196	23.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.0	938 of 1177	20.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	23.1	914 of 1148	20.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.8	960 of 1136	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	19.9	904 of 1099	17.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	15.4	908 of 1035	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	14.5	910 of 1031	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	15.9	874 of 997	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	10.6	901 of 999	9.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	9.4	858 of 956	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	15.1	764 of 897	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	18.7	735 of 891	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	24.6	664 of 839	20.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	21.0	629 of 780	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	28.3	563 of 740	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	25.1	571 of 736	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	35.8	463 of 675	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	29.2	460 of 602	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	38.5	395 of 593	33.4%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

Algebra 187%+24 vs state

Geometry85%+29 vs state

Civics71%-6 vs state

Math55%-3 vs state

English Language Arts51%-10 vs state

Science43%-9 vs state

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What people are saying

by a teacher
Monday, October 7, 2019

Great things are happening at Cutler Bay Middle School.

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by a parent
Tuesday, July 30, 2019

Its a great school, we could not be more pleased with our child's first year here, we are excited for 7th grade... the teachers are great, the Magnet Programs are AMAZING...Please give them a second look, its a great school :) Close Quote

by a student on FaceBook
Wednesday, August 18, 2010

i love this school it iis awsome and teaches you alot about every thing.this school perpares you for the f.c.a.t very good thats why my scores are great . Close Quote

Schools Near Cutler Bay Middle

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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
Cutler Bay Middle	Public, Magnet	6-8	19400 Gulfstream Rd	Cutler Bay	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 235-4761	935	58	16.1	59.7%	32 (3.4%)	201 (21.5%)	680 (72.7%)	10 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.2%)	38.1	809^th of 1216 public middle schools	33.5%		31.2	870^th of 1205 public middle schools	27.8%	61	54.0	51.0	48.0	58.0	48.0	57.0	43.0	87.0	85.0	100.0	71.0	$16,185	$2,048	$14,138
Mater Academy Bay Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	22025 SW 87th Ave	Cutler Bay	33190	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 969-5989	518	0	487.0	52.7%	32 (6.2%)	23 (4.4%)	454 (87.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.0%)	91.5	53^rd of 1216 public middle schools	95.6%		91.4	61^st of 1205 public middle schools	94.9%	8	86.0	91.0	85.0	91.0	88.0	89.0	80.0	99.0	100.0	100.0	92.0	$10,034	$77	$9,957
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	22655 SW 112 Ave	Miami	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 272-2269	219	8	27.3	60.3%	2 (0.9%)	43 (19.6%)	170 (77.6%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	58.9	487^th of 1216 public middle schools	60.0%		61.2	439^th of 1205 public middle schools	63.6%	48	72.0	65.0	48.0	74.0	71.0	61.0	36.0	50.0		55.0	75.0	$12,216	$894	$11,322
Southwood Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	16301 SW 80th Ave	Palmetto Bay	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 251-5361	1,063	47	22.6	31.2%	170 (16.0%)	179 (16.8%)	666 (62.7%)	30 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (1.6%)	80.8	187^th of 1216 public middle schools	84.6%		82.8	173^rd of 1205 public middle schools	85.6%	14	81.0	84.0	77.0	72.0	39.0	80.0	74.0	96.0	100.0	100.0	89.0	$10,406	$781	$9,626
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
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	19701 SW 127th Ave	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 971-9851	594	26	22.8	79.1%	16 (2.7%)	15 (2.5%)	557 (93.8%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	63.8	411^th of 1216 public middle schools	66.2%		63.2	411^th of 1205 public middle schools	65.9%		75.0	74.0	69.0	74.0	59.0	64.0	32.0	79.0	100.0	92.0	76.0	$10,658	$498	$10,161
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	17990 SW 142nd Ave	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 971-0158	999	42	23.7	33.1%	46 (4.6%)	74 (7.4%)	836 (83.7%)	35 (3.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	93.5	27^th of 1216 public middle schools	97.8%		94.7	29^th of 1205 public middle schools	97.6%	2	91.0	95.0	95.0	89.0	81.0	93.0	84.0	99.0	100.0	99.0	98.0	$9,089	$750	$8,339
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
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
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 Cutler Bay Middle

How many students attend Cutler Bay Middle?

In the 2024-25 school year, 935 students attended Cutler Bay Middle.

Is Cutler Bay Middle a good school?

Cutler Bay Middle ranks 809^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cutler Bay Middle?

Students at Cutler Bay Middle are 73% Hispanic, 21% African American, 3% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Cutler Bay Middle in?

Miami-Dade

What high school do graduates of Cutler Bay Middle attend?

Students who attend Cutler Bay Middle usually go on to attend Miami Southridge Senior High

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