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Palm Springs Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

1065^th

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of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 12% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Palm Springs Middle School in Hialeah, FL, serves 698 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Miami-Dade district, where over 61% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Florida middle schools for the past decade, earning a 1-star rating and dropping from the 24th percentile in 2021-2022 to the 12th percentile in 2025-2026. This persistent low performance is a critical concern, especially when compared to nearby schools like Mater Academy Charter Middle School (73rd percentile) and Miami Lakes Middle School (69th percentile), which serve similar communities but achieve far better results.

The most striking issue is the school's extremely low proficiency in core subjects. On state FAST assessments, only 29% to 42% of students are proficient in English Language Arts and Math across all grades—roughly 25 to 35 percentage points below the district average. For example, just 30% of 6th graders are proficient in ELA, compared to 67% district-wide. This gap is even more concerning given that Palm Springs spends significantly more per student ($18,608) than higher-performing neighbors like Hialeah Gardens Middle School ($9,245) and Miami Lakes Middle School ($10,518), suggesting a major issue with how resources are used. Chronic absenteeism has also risen sharply, from 14.2% in 2019-2020 to 30.0% in 2023-2024, which is higher than the district average and strongly linked to low academic performance.

Interestingly, there is a stark divide within the school: students in advanced coursework like Algebra 1 and Geometry achieve near-perfect proficiency rates (92% to 100%), while the majority struggle with grade-level work. This "two schools" phenomenon suggests that effective instruction may be concentrated on a small group, leaving most students behind. Compared to Henry H. Filer Middle School, just 1.9 miles away and serving a similar demographic, Palm Springs underperforms in nearly every subject—for instance, 8th-grade ELA proficiency is 37% versus Filer's 44%. This shows that better outcomes are possible even in challenging contexts, making Palm Springs' declining trajectory a serious red flag for parents.

698

Students ?

13.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,608

Per pupil spending ?

61.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1025 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33012

(305) 821-2460

District: Miami-Dade

Feeder schools for Palm Springs Middle School:

Elementary:	Ben Sheppard Elementary School
	John G. Dupuis Elementary School
	Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center
	Twin Lakes Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.0%

African American:

2.6%

White:

1.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 14th percentile in 2016 → 12th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (43% vs 62% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (12th percentile)

!Math scores 27 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school43%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

1,065^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 12%▼ down 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

69^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	16.8	1065 of 1216	12.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	17.4	1042 of 1205	13.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.1	1010 of 1196	15.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.3	992 of 1177	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	26.1	869 of 1148	24.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	20.9	921 of 1136	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.2	846 of 1099	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	22.9	814 of 1035	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	21.5	829 of 1031	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	17.5	857 of 997	14.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	28.2	741 of 999	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.0	723 of 956	24.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.2	591 of 897	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	40.5	573 of 891	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2010	36.0	582 of 839	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	38.3	523 of 780	32.9%	★★☆☆☆
2008	35.0	519 of 740	29.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	39.1	485 of 736	34.1%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.3	436 of 675	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	32.4	442 of 602	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	27.0	457 of 593	22.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Biology 1100%+26 vs state

Algebra 192%+29 vs state

Civics59%-18 vs state

English Language Arts37%-24 vs state

Science37%-15 vs state

Math32%-27 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
Palm Springs Middle School	Public	6-8	1025 W 56th St	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 821-2460	698	50	13.9	61.5%	9 (1.3%)	18 (2.6%)	670 (96.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16.8	1065^th of 1216 public middle schools	12.4%		17.4	1042^nd of 1205 public middle schools	13.5%	23	30.0	42.0	37.0	31.0	36.0	29.0	37.0	92.0	100.0	100.0	59.0	$18,608	$3,003	$15,605
Mater Academy Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	7901 NW 103rd St	Hialeah Gardens	33016	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 828-1886	1,219	47	25.9	83.9%	13 (1.1%)	33 (2.7%)	1,168 (95.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	69.7	334^th of 1216 public middle schools	72.5%		70.7	320^th of 1205 public middle schools	73.4%	14	73.0	69.0	66.0	83.0	72.0	92.0	43.0	90.0	100.0	89.0	67.0	$8,226	$418	$7,808
Henry H. Filer Middle School	Public	6-8	531 W 29th St	Hialeah	33012	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 822-6601	732	31	23.6	71.9%	7 (1.0%)	11 (1.5%)	714 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21.6	1018^th of 1216 public middle schools	16.3%		19.8	1006^th of 1205 public middle schools	16.5%	12	39.0	39.0	44.0	39.0	40.0	39.0	38.0	58.0	89.0	100.0	60.0	$9,853	$1,182	$8,671
Hialeah Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6027 E 7th Ave	Hialeah	33013	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 681-3527	1,002	48	20.8	60.2%	9 (0.9%)	60 (6.0%)	931 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	27.7	946^th of 1216 public middle schools	22.2%		28.2	909^th of 1205 public middle schools	24.6%	37	49.0	50.0	54.0	42.0	42.0	35.0	32.0	74.0	97.0	97.0	65.0	$12,186	$1,597	$10,590
Imater Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	651 W 20th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 805-5722	783	31	25.2	76.6%	4 (0.5%)	8 (1.0%)	769 (98.2%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	49.8	625^th of 1216 public middle schools	48.6%		48	622^nd of 1205 public middle schools	48.4%	3	66.0	57.0	64.0	57.0	73.0	45.0	27.0	79.0	93.0	92.0	73.0	$8,861	$414	$8,447
Hialeah Gardens Middle School	Public	6-8	11690 NW 92nd Ave	Hialeah Gardens	33018	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 817-0017	1,551	64	24.2	48.8%	12 (0.8%)	5 (0.3%)	1,532 (98.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.4	468^th of 1216 public middle schools	61.5%		63.4	407^th of 1205 public middle schools	66.2%	61	64.0	69.0	68.0	75.0	36.0	63.0	47.0	90.0	95.0	89.0	80.0	$9,245	$1,006	$8,240
Miami Lakes Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	6425 Miami Lakeway N	Hialeah	33014	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 557-3900	987	39	25.3	48.9%	15 (1.5%)	243 (24.6%)	718 (72.7%)	7 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	65.5	383^rd of 1216 public middle schools	68.5%		69	338^th of 1205 public middle schools	72.0%	45	73.0	68.0	72.0	73.0	59.0	68.0	43.0	95.0	90.0	90.0	84.0	$10,518	$1,246	$9,272
Madison Middle School	Public	6-8	3400 NW 87th St	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 836-2610	458	25	18.3	60.0%	1 (0.2%)	181 (39.5%)	275 (60.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18.2	1054^th of 1216 public middle schools	13.3%		17.8	1036^th of 1205 public middle schools	14.0%	18	38.0	41.0	41.0	42.0	37.0	41.0	26.0	89.0	100.0	100.0	64.0	$12,226	$1,668	$10,558
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence	Public, Charter	6-8	7900 NW 27 Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 865-1346	27	2	13.5	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	15 (55.6%)	12 (44.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7.2	1137^th of 1216 public middle schools	6.5%		7	1134^th of 1205 public middle schools	5.9%	3		25.0	18.0		17.0	35.0	7.0				10.0	$14,223	$2,721	$11,502
Phoenix Academy Of Excellence North	Public, Charter	6-8	13301 NW 24th Ave	Miami	33167	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 865-1346	45	0		100.0%	1 (2.2%)	31 (68.9%)	13 (28.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11.1	1112^th of 1216 public middle schools	8.6%		5.5	1139^th of 1205 public middle schools	5.5%	27		13.0	8.0		33.0	44.0	0.0				42.0	$9,949	$424	$9,525

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Palm Springs Middle School ranks in the bottom 12.4% of Florida middle schools.

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Students at Palm Springs Middle School are 96% Hispanic, 3% African American, 1% White.

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Miami-Dade

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In the 2024-25 school year, 698 students attended Palm Springs Middle School.

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