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Herbert A. Ammons Middle School

Public, Magnet Grades 6-8

27^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,216 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 98% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is a high-performing public school in Miami, FL, serving 999 students in grades 6 through 8 and consistently ranking among the top 3% of all middle schools in Florida. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, achieving near-universal proficiency in advanced coursework with 99% in Algebra 1, 100% in Geometry, 99% in Biology 1, and 98% in Civics, a feat unmatched by nearby schools like Southwood Middle School or Mater Academy Bay Middle School. Even in core subjects, Ammons shows remarkable consistency, with English Language Arts and Math proficiency rates ranging from 81% to 95% across all grade levels, while other schools like Cutler Bay Middle and Redland Middle School struggle to reach similar levels.

One of the most striking differentiators is Ammons' exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.9%, which is dramatically lower than every nearby school—for instance, Cutler Bay Middle has a rate of 41.6%, and Richmond Heights Middle School sits at 43.9%. This suggests a highly engaged student body and a strong school culture that prioritizes attendance. Additionally, Ammons achieves these top-tier results with a per-student spending of $9,089, the lowest among all nearby schools, while Richmond Heights Middle School spends $16,629 per student but ranks in the 47th percentile, highlighting Ammons' exceptional efficiency.

While Ammons excels in nearly every metric, 8th-grade Science proficiency (84%) is a relative weak point compared to its other scores, though still far above the district and state averages. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which ranks in the 71st percentile among Florida districts. For parents, this school offers a proven track record of academic excellence, strong attendance culture, and efficient use of resources, making it a standout choice in the area, especially when compared to schools like Somerset Academy Charter Middle School or Arvida Middle School.

999

Students ?

23.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,089

Per pupil spending ?

33.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

17990 SW 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177

(305) 971-0158

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

83.7%

African American:

7.4%

White:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (93% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Florida middle schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Miami-Dade

Worth a look

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school93%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

27^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 2%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^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	93.5	27 of 1216	97.8%	★★★★★
2025	94.7	29 of 1205	97.6%	★★★★★
2024	93.5	44 of 1196	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	94.9	35 of 1177	97.0%	★★★★★
2022	94.7	34 of 1148	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	92.1	63 of 1136	94.5%	★★★★★
2019	96.0	22 of 1099	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	94.6	37 of 1035	96.4%	★★★★★
2017	95.0	32 of 1031	96.9%	★★★★★
2016	95.3	26 of 997	97.4%	★★★★★
2014	96.1	15 of 999	98.5%	★★★★★
2013	95.8	17 of 956	98.2%	★★★★★
2012	96.4	12 of 897	98.7%	★★★★★
2011	95.4	10 of 891	98.9%	★★★★★
2010	95.7	7 of 839	99.2%	★★★★★
2009	94.8	10 of 780	98.7%	★★★★★
2008	96.0	6 of 740	99.2%	★★★★★
2007	96.5	8 of 736	98.9%	★★★★★
2006	95.4	12 of 675	98.2%	★★★★★
2005	95.3	13 of 602	97.8%	★★★★★
2004	93.1	24 of 593	96.0%	★★★★★

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Geometry100%+44 vs state

Algebra 199%+36 vs state

Biology 199%+25 vs state

Civics98%+21 vs state

English Language Arts94%+32 vs state

Math90%+31 vs state

Science84%+32 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
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
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
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	15735 SW 144th St	Miami	33196	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 252-5900	1,019	56	18.1	52.8%	26 (2.6%)	25 (2.5%)	948 (93.0%)	16 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	62.1	437^th of 1216 public middle schools	64.1%		61.5	437^th of 1205 public middle schools	63.7%		65.0	65.0	62.0	65.0	65.0	71.0	59.0	96.0	100.0		81.0	$13,027	$1,843	$11,184
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
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
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
Redland Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	16001 SW 248th St	Homestead	33031	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 247-6112	661	41	16.1	65.1%	10 (1.5%)	151 (22.8%)	491 (74.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.1%)	30.2	907^th of 1216 public middle schools	25.4%		31.6	865^th of 1205 public middle schools	28.2%	42	41.0	52.0	52.0	31.0	44.0	47.0	47.0	60.0		86.0	66.0	$14,837	$1,874	$12,964
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Herbert A. Ammons Middle School

What district is Herbert A. Ammons Middle School in?

Miami-Dade

Is Herbert A. Ammons Middle School a good school?

Yes! Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 27^th of 1216 Florida middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of Herbert A. Ammons Middle School?

Students at Herbert A. Ammons Middle School are 84% Hispanic, 7% African American, 5% White, 4% Asian.

How many students attend Herbert A. Ammons Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 999 students attended Herbert A. Ammons Middle School.

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