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Howard D. McMillan Middle School

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Howard D. McMillan Middle School ranks 480 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

480^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 61% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Howard D. McMillan Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, FL, serving 957 students in grades 6-8 as part of the Miami-Dade district, which holds a solid 4-star rating.

McMillan is a school of stark contrasts, excelling in advanced coursework while facing a significant challenge in grade-level math. The school is a powerhouse for students in advanced academic tracks, with near-perfect proficiency rates on End-of-Course (EOC) exams: 97% in Algebra 1, 95% in Geometry, and 100% in Biology 1. These scores are dramatically higher than district and state averages, making it a top destination for gifted learners. However, only 38% of 8th graders were proficient in the grade-level FAST Math exam, a staggering 27 points below the district average. This gap is especially notable when compared to nearby Academir Charter School Middle, which serves a similar area but achieves 76% proficiency in 8th-grade math. On a positive note, McMillan has a low chronic absenteeism rate of 18.1%, significantly better than the district (28.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, indicating a healthy school climate.

Despite spending $13,221 per student—higher than several higher-performing nearby schools like Arvida Middle School ($9,927 per student) and Somerset Academy Bay Middle School ($9,257 per student)—McMillan’s overall state ranking (61st percentile) lags behind these peers. This suggests a need to reallocate resources to support on-level students, particularly in 8th-grade math. The school’s primary challenge is to replicate the success of its advanced programs for all students, ensuring it is not just a great school for some, but a great school for everyone.

957

Students ?

19.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,221

Per pupil spending ?

43.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13100 SW 59th St
Miami, FL 33183

(305) 385-6877

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Howard D. McMillan Middle School usually attend:

High:

Miami Sunset Senior High School

Feeder schools for Howard D. McMillan Middle School:

Elementary:	Bent Tree Elementary School
	Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
	Kendale Lakes Elementary School
	Royal Green Elementary School
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	Winston Park K-8 Center

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.5%

White:

2.4%

African American:

1.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 59th percentile in 2016 → 61st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (70% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Above the Florida median (61st percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school70%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

480^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 39%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

30^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	59.3	480 of 1216	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	63.1	415 of 1205	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.9	493 of 1196	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.4	375 of 1177	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.1	315 of 1148	72.6%	★★★★☆
2021	63.1	386 of 1136	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.0	337 of 1099	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	67.9	305 of 1035	70.5%	★★★★☆
2017	63.2	350 of 1031	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.6	411 of 997	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2014	56.5	437 of 999	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.1	391 of 956	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	57.5	389 of 897	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	64.2	331 of 891	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2010	61.4	339 of 839	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	61.7	312 of 780	60.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.1	285 of 740	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	57.4	327 of 736	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	58.7	289 of 675	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	51.9	314 of 602	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2004	45.0	350 of 593	41.0%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

Algebra 197%+34 vs state

Geometry95%+39 vs state

Civics81%+4 vs state

English Language Arts68%+7 vs state

Math57%~ state avg

Science54%~ state avg

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What people are saying

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I have two kids that attend this school and I have only good things to say overall. The teachers are very dedicated and experienced. They are great and taught my boys so very much. The administration is wonderful and open to having meetings if problems ever arises. There are many opportunities to be involved as a student and parent. The robotics program is great and has the Cambridge name to back it up. There are problems of course as in any school but talk to the teachers or go to the office and they will direct you to the help you need. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, January 24, 2012

This is a good school. Like anything, it can become better. Parents need to be more involved but the administration needs to do much more to bring in those parents in. Suggestions have been made over & over but no effort by administration ( only excuses ). The number of students have gone down. Teachers are very nice and do help the kids that want to be helped. So much they can do. In general, the Principal has the final word and sometimes she does not interact with the parents. The staff in the office has improved, finally got rid of wasted employees that did nothing other then being rude. Put that money into the kids. 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
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
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
Pinecrest Academy Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	14901 SW 42nd St	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 559-8583	494	21	23.5	58.1%	12 (2.4%)	4 (0.8%)	472 (95.5%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86.2	117^th of 1216 public middle schools	90.4%		79.7	211^th of 1205 public middle schools	82.5%	94	85.0	81.0	77.0	91.0	84.0	86.0	66.0	95.0	100.0	97.0	93.0	$10,240	$88	$10,152
W. R. Thomas Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	13001 SW 26th St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 995-3800	507	26	19.5	55.2%	7 (1.4%)	3 (0.6%)	492 (97.0%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29.4	922^nd of 1216 public middle schools	24.2%		28	911^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.4%	11	49.0	50.0	49.0	45.0	54.0	35.0	34.0	97.0	100.0	100.0	64.0	$13,259	$2,013	$11,246
Lamar Louise Curry Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	15750 SW 47th St	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 222-2775	718	36	19.9	45.0%	15 (2.1%)	9 (1.3%)	672 (93.6%)	18 (2.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	61.3	449^th of 1216 public middle schools	63.1%		57.3	493^rd of 1205 public middle schools	59.1%	44	71.0	69.0	67.0	75.0	46.0	56.0	53.0	90.0	84.0	96.0	87.0	$11,698	$1,183	$10,514
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Howard D. McMillan Middle School

What high school do graduates of Howard D. McMillan Middle School attend?

Students who attend Howard D. McMillan Middle School usually go on to attend Miami Sunset Senior High School

What is the racial makeup of Howard D. McMillan Middle School?

Students at Howard D. McMillan Middle School are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% African American.

What district is Howard D. McMillan Middle School in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Howard D. McMillan Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 957 students attended Howard D. McMillan Middle School.

Is Howard D. McMillan Middle School a good school?

Howard D. McMillan Middle School ranks 480^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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