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Ponce De Leon Middle School

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Ponce De Leon Middle School ranks 698 th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

698^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 43% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Ponce De Leon Middle School is a public school in Coral Gables, FL, serving 778 students in grades 6-8 within the Miami-Dade district, where about half of the students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

This school presents a unique profile: it excels in advanced coursework but struggles with standard grade-level assessments. For example, in the most recent data, 93% of students passed the Biology 1 end-of-course exam, and 83% passed Algebra 1—both well above state averages. However, only 36% of 8th graders met the state standard in science, compared to 52% statewide, and just 43% of 7th graders were proficient in math, versus 53% statewide. This gap is especially stark when compared to nearby schools. George Washington Carver Middle School, less than a mile away, ranks in the 98th percentile statewide with proficiency rates above 90% in nearly every subject. Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus) and South Miami Middle School also significantly outperform Ponce De Leon in standard assessments. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 27.5% is much higher than these top-performing neighbors, which have rates as low as 3.5%.

On a positive note, English Language Arts scores have been steadily improving across all grades over the past three years, suggesting recent literacy efforts are working. The school also spends more per student ($12,659) than several higher-performing peers, indicating that funding is not the primary issue. The main challenge for Ponce De Leon is to lift its general education program to match the success of its advanced tracks, particularly in 7th grade math, which has been a persistent weak spot.

778

Students ?

18.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$12,659

Per pupil spending ?

49.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5801 Augusto St
Coral Gables, FL 33146

(305) 661-1611

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Ponce De Leon Middle School usually attend:

High:

Coral Gables Senior High School

Feeder schools for Ponce De Leon Middle School:

Elementary:	Coconut Grove Elementary School
	Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
	Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center
	George W. Carver Elementary School
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	Key Biscayne K-8 Center
	Sunset Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

87.4%

African American:

6.6%

White:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 43rd percentile in 2016 → 43rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Science scores 16 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

698^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

43^rd 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	45.1	698 of 1216	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2025	41.1	730 of 1205	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	36.0	780 of 1196	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.2	688 of 1177	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.5	581 of 1148	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.2	636 of 1136	44.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	58.3	444 of 1099	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.5	417 of 1035	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.8	491 of 1031	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	43.5	565 of 997	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	42.1	587 of 999	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	48.2	514 of 956	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2012	56.5	396 of 897	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	49.1	497 of 891	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	49.2	458 of 839	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	45.1	470 of 780	39.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	45.5	434 of 740	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.4	405 of 736	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	40.9	429 of 675	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2005	37.9	409 of 602	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2004	33.8	422 of 593	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Biology 193%+19 vs state

Algebra 183%+20 vs state

Geometry79%+23 vs state

Civics66%-11 vs state

English Language Arts60%~ state avg

Math56%-3 vs state

Science36%-16 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 4, 2014

While this school is often portrayed to be a leading school as it features an IB program, it is poorly managed and definitely not a safe environment: unruly kids in classrooms with teachers who are overwhelmed and spend more time writing reports than teaching. If you can, take your kid elsewhere! 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
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
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
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
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
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
Shenandoah Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	1950 SW 19th St	Miami	33145	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 856-8282	1,231	60	20.5	59.5%	17 (1.4%)	145 (11.8%)	1,066 (86.6%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	39.5	783^rd of 1216 public middle schools	35.6%		39.8	748^th of 1205 public middle schools	37.9%	35	58.0	58.0	55.0	59.0	38.0	44.0	42.0	83.0	100.0	100.0	68.0	$9,684	$1,175	$8,510
International Studies Charter Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	2480 SW 8th St	Miami	33135	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 643-2955	320	21	15.2	56.9%	75 (23.4%)	9 (2.8%)	232 (72.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.3%)	85.7	124^th of 1216 public middle schools	89.8%		90.2	76^th of 1205 public middle schools	93.7%	48	75.0	76.0	89.0	84.0	79.0	92.0	75.0	97.0		100.0	93.0	$9,888	$164	$9,724
Kinloch Park Middle School	Public	6-8	4340 NW 3rd St	Miami	33126	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 445-5467	746	35	21.3	54.4%	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.7%)	735 (98.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18.4	1049^th of 1216 public middle schools	13.7%		15.9	1058^th of 1205 public middle schools	12.2%	9	37.0	31.0	41.0	47.0	36.0	50.0	19.0	78.0		88.0	60.0	$11,076	$1,801	$9,275

Frequently Asked Questions about Ponce De Leon Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Ponce De Leon Middle School?

Students at Ponce De Leon Middle School are 87% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% White.

How many students attend Ponce De Leon Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 778 students attended Ponce De Leon Middle School.

What district is Ponce De Leon Middle School in?

Miami-Dade

What high school do graduates of Ponce De Leon Middle School attend?

Students who attend Ponce De Leon Middle School usually go on to attend Coral Gables Senior High School

Is Ponce De Leon Middle School a good school?

Ponce De Leon Middle School ranks 698^th of 1216 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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