W. R. Thomas Middle School

Public 6-8

 13001 SW 26th St
       Miami, FL  33175-1815


(305) 995-3800

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
745th of 1,185 Florida Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,078 Help


Students who attend W. R. Thomas Middle School usually attend:

High:    John A. Ferguson Senior High

Feeder schools for W. R. Thomas Middle School:

Elementary:    Greenglade Elementary School
    Village Green Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  639

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.0%
White:
1.7%
African American:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.3% Help


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Compare Details W. R. Thomas Middle School ranks worse than 62.9% of middle schools in Florida. It also ranks 44th among 74 ranked middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.92. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (97%), White (1.7%), African American (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at W. R. Thomas Middle School is 20.6, which is the 36th best among 74 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at W. R. Thomas Middle School is $12,078, which is the 23rd highest among 74 middle schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

W. R. Thomas Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks W. R. Thomas Middle School 745th of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See W. R. Thomas Middle School in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for W. R. Thomas Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.30 377th 593 36.4%
2005 41.04 391st 602 35.0%
2006 46.67 382nd 675 43.4%
2007 48.29 406th 736 44.8%
2008 46.03 430th 740 41.9%
2009 35.33 543rd 780 30.4%
2010 41.06 548th 839 34.7%
2011 45.37 538th 891 39.6%
2012 63.31 327th 897 63.5%
2013 60.67 365th 956 61.8%
2014 68.36 298th 999 70.2%
2016 64.87 323rd 997 67.6%
2017 60.27 391st 1031 62.1%
2018 54.22 461st 1035 55.5%
2019 58.16 449th 1099 59.1%
2021 49.80 561st 1136 50.6%
2022 43.06 636th 1148 44.6%
2023 36.92 742nd 1177 37.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for W. R. Thomas Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 168 12 8 1006 3 n/a n/a 0 1197
1989 197 9 4 1310 3 n/a n/a 0 1523
1990 191 10 5 1401 6 n/a n/a 0 1613
1991 185 8 8 1268 17 n/a n/a 0 1486
1992 196 11 9 1364 10 n/a n/a 0 1590
1993 254 8 5 1416 7 n/a n/a 0 1690
1994 240 13 9 1461 6 n/a n/a 0 1729
1995 228 9 11 1633 9 n/a n/a 0 1890
1996 228 9 11 1633 9 n/a n/a 0 1890
1997 196 6 8 1413 4 n/a n/a 0 1627
1998 124 7 8 838 1 n/a n/a 0 978
1999 110 9 8 862 1 n/a n/a 0 990
2000 98 5 10 891 1 n/a n/a 0 1005
2001 102 1 6 1087 0 n/a n/a 0 1196
2002 96 4 15 1198 0 n/a n/a 0 1313
2003 96 4 15 1198 0 n/a n/a 0 1313
2004 85 8 14 1292 1 n/a n/a 0 1400
2005 78 10 10 1226 1 n/a n/a 0 1325
2006 72 10 5 1062 1 n/a n/a 0 1150
2007 77 9 6 975 1 n/a n/a 4 1072
2008 59 6 9 887 1 n/a n/a 4 966
2009 45 8 9 827 0 n/a n/a 2 891
2010 35 7 6 651 0 n/a n/a 1 700
2011 33 7 3 600 0 0 2 0 645
2012 29 6 10 688 1 0 1 0 735
2013 37 6 13 905 1 0 1 0 963
2014 41 9 15 1068 0 0 1 0 1134
2015 50 9 10 1076 0 0 1 0 1146
2016 51 8 7 1123 0 0 0 0 1189
2017 49 6 10 1130 0 0 2 0 1197
2018 36 5 10 1128 0 0 2 0 1181
2019 30 4 9 1031 0 1 1 0 1076
2020 24 5 6 921 0 1 3 0 960
2021 14 4 4 826 0 1 2 0 851
2022 11 5 4 692 0 0 1 0 713
2023 11 5 2 620 0 0 1 0 639

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at W. R. Thomas Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1197 54.0 22.1 23.7
1989 1523 63.0 24.1 30.3
1990 1613 72.0 22.4 34.8
1991 1486 74.0 20.0 37.3
1992 1590 68.0 23.3 35.5
1993 1690 64.0 26.4 38.8
1994 1729 72.0 24.0 36.7
1995 1890 76.0 24.9 43.7
1996 1890 76.0 24.9 43.7
1997 1627 63.0 25.8 40.1
1998 978 42.0 23.3 36.5
1999 990 45.0 22.0 45.2
2000 1005 42.0 23.9 50.5
2001 1196 49.0 24.4 54.1
2002 1313 56.0 23.4 59.9
2003 1313 56.0 23.4 59.9
2004 1400 60.0 23.3 61.1
2005 1325 61.0 21.7 62.3
2006 1150 62.0 18.5 58.4
2007 1072 61.0 17.6 63.1
2008 966 59.5 16.2 65.6
2009 891 55.2 16.2 72.9
2010 700 45.5 15.3 76.7
2011 645 40.0 16.1 76.7
2012 735 39.0 18.8 76.2
2013 963 53.0 18.1 76
2014 1134 57.0 19.8 75.2
2015 1146 57.0 20.1 75
2016 1189 55.0 21.6 78
2017 1197 57.0 21.0 78.5
2018 1181 60.0 19.6 69.7
2019 1076 56.0 19.2 76.2
2020 960 51.0 18.8 73.8
2021 851 47.0 18.1 81.4
2022 713 39.0 18.2 82.2
2023 639 31.0 20.6 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio W. R. Thomas Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1197 54.0 22.1 23.7
1989 1523 63.0 24.1 30.3
1990 1613 72.0 22.4 34.8
1991 1486 74.0 20.0 37.3
1992 1590 68.0 23.3 35.5
1993 1690 64.0 26.4 38.8
1994 1729 72.0 24.0 36.7
1995 1890 76.0 24.9 43.7
1996 1890 76.0 24.9 43.7
1997 1627 63.0 25.8 40.1
1998 978 42.0 23.3 36.5
1999 990 45.0 22.0 45.2
2000 1005 42.0 23.9 50.5
2001 1196 49.0 24.4 54.1
2002 1313 56.0 23.4 59.9
2003 1313 56.0 23.4 59.9
2004 1400 60.0 23.3 61.1
2005 1325 61.0 21.7 62.3
2006 1150 62.0 18.5 58.4
2007 1072 61.0 17.6 63.1
2008 966 59.5 16.2 65.6
2009 891 55.2 16.2 72.9
2010 700 45.5 15.3 76.7
2011 645 40.0 16.1 76.7
2012 735 39.0 18.8 76.2
2013 963 53.0 18.1 76
2014 1134 57.0 19.8 75.2
2015 1146 57.0 20.1 75
2016 1189 55.0 21.6 78
2017 1197 57.0 21.0 78.5
2018 1181 60.0 19.6 69.7
2019 1076 56.0 19.2 76.2
2020 960 51.0 18.8 73.8
2021 851 47.0 18.1 81.4
2022 713 39.0 18.2 82.2
2023 639 31.0 20.6 64.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for W. R. Thomas Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $699 (9.4%) $6,766 (90.6%) $7,465
2019 $690 (8.5%) $7,412 (91.5%) $8,102
2020 $711 (7.7%) $8,470 (92.2%) $9,182
2021 $1,731 (16.8%) $8,598 (83.2%) $10,329
2022 $2,258 (18.7%) $9,820 (81.3%) $12,078

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on W. R. Thomas Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 449th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 742nd of 1177 Middle schools
 22.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (W. R. Thomas Middle School)6144
 17%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (W. R. Thomas Middle School)6743
 24%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (W. R. Thomas Middle School)5954
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (W. R. Thomas Middle School)2948
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (W. R. Thomas Middle School)6452
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (W. R. Thomas Middle School)3019
 11%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (W. R. Thomas Middle School)5142
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (W. R. Thomas Middle School)85100
 15%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (W. R. Thomas Middle School)6966
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (W. R. Thomas Middle School)8982
 7%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%
End of Course Geometry (W. R. Thomas Middle School)9884
 14%
   End of Course Geometry (Miami-Dade)5549
 6%
   End of Course Geometry (Florida)5750
 7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1076639
 40.6%
African American45
 25%
American Indian00
Asian92
 77.8%
Hispanic1031620
 39.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White3011
 63.3%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%64.3%
 11.9%


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W. R. Thomas Middle School ranks 745th of 1185 Florida middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at W. R. Thomas Middle School are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 639 students attended W. R. Thomas Middle School.

Students who attend W. R. Thomas Middle School usually go on to attend John A. Ferguson Senior High


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