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Jose De Diego Middle School

Public Grades 6-8

1103^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,205 Florida Middle Schools

Better than 8% of Florida middle schools

Summary

Jose De Diego Middle School is a public middle school in Miami, Florida, serving 757 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 22 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the district's relatively high ranking, Jose De Diego Middle School has consistently struggled with low academic performance. The school has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 28.2% to 50.1%, compared to district and state averages. Additionally, the school's proficiency rates on standardized tests, such as FAST/Math and FAST/English Language Arts, are well below the district and state averages, with only 21% to 32% of students meeting proficiency standards. The school's spending per student, however, is relatively high, ranging from $10,679 to $12,111 per year.

When comparing Jose De Diego Middle School to nearby schools, the differences in performance become even more apparent. For example, Mater Academy Biscayne North Miami Beach Middle School and International Studies Charter Middle School, both public charter schools within a few miles of Jose De Diego, significantly outperform the school on various academic measures. Addressing the root causes of Jose De Diego's underperformance, such as attendance issues and resource allocation, could present opportunities for improvement and provide a better educational experience for its students.

647

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,281

Per pupil spending ?

58.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3100 NW 5th Ave
Miami, FL 33127

(305) 573-7229

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Jose De Diego Middle School usually attend:

High:

Booker T. Washington Senior High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.9%

African American:

41.3%

White:

1.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 9th percentile in 2014 → 8th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (32% vs 59% meeting standards)

!In the lower quartile statewide (8th percentile)

!High chronic absenteeism (50% vs 31% Florida)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg63%

Florida avg59%

1,103^rd of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Bottom 8%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

75^th of 77Middle Schools in the Miami-Dade

22^nd of 67Miami-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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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	10.9	1103 of 1205	8.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	10.8	1102 of 1196	7.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	9.1	1093 of 1177	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	8.9	1079 of 1148	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2021	9.7	1070 of 1136	5.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	6.8	1032 of 1099	6.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2018	11.6	942 of 1035	9.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2017	11.5	940 of 1031	8.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	7.4	931 of 997	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	9.7	906 of 999	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2013	15.0	818 of 956	14.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	12.9	775 of 897	13.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	12.0	788 of 891	11.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	4.7	784 of 839	6.6%	☆☆☆☆☆
2009	9.9	692 of 780	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	8.0	674 of 740	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	8.6	660 of 736	10.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	8.6	604 of 675	10.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2005	7.7	559 of 602	7.1%	☆☆☆☆☆
2004	7.0	549 of 593	7.4%	☆☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Biology 192%+21 vs state

Algebra 172%+12 vs state

Civics47%-24 vs state

English Language Arts28%-29 vs state

Math24%-32 vs state

Science22%-27 vs state

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Schools Near Jose De Diego Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)			FAST Math (2025)			Statewide Science Science (2025)	EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Jose De Diego Middle School	Public	6-8	3100 NW 5th Ave	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 573-7229	647	41	15.7	58.9%	10 (1.5%)	267 (41.3%)	368 (56.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10.9	1103^rd of 1205 public middle schools	8.5%		10.8	1102^nd of 1196 public middle schools	7.9%	1	25.0	25.0	32.0	21.0	22.0	29.0	22.0	72.0		92.0	47.0	$14,281	$2,111	$12,170
Mater International Preparatory	Public, Charter	6-9	795 NW 32nd St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 634-0445	212	8	26.5	85.8%	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.8%)	201 (94.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50.3	588^th of 1205 public middle schools	51.2%		57.1	485^th of 1196 public middle schools	59.4%	103	64.0	72.0	35.0	58.0	61.0	15.0	8.0	68.0		71.0	74.0	$7,500	$377	$7,122
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School	Public	6-8	1331 NW 46th St	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 634-9787	448	25	17.9	54.7%	4 (0.9%)	141 (31.5%)	302 (67.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.2	1072^nd of 1205 public middle schools	11.0%		12.4	1085^th of 1196 public middle schools	9.3%	13	26.0	31.0	31.0	28.0	27.0	35.0	26.0	82.0		96.0	55.0	$11,969	$2,073	$9,897
Mater Lakes Collegiate Academy Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	8851 NW 170th St	Miami	33143	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 512-3991	332	9	36.8	67.2%	7 (2.1%)	5 (1.5%)	318 (95.8%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	63.2	413^th of 1205 public middle schools	65.7%		65.1	386^th of 1196 public middle schools	67.7%	27	55.0	68.0	75.0	53.0	69.0	57.0	48.0	86.0	100.0		81.0	$8,663	$137	$8,526
Sports Leadership And Management Charter School Middle School	Public, Charter	6-8	604 NW 12 Ave	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 326-0003	893	11	81.1	56.1%	9 (1.0%)	79 (8.8%)	798 (89.4%)	3 (0.3%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	39.6	751^st of 1205 public middle schools	37.7%		47.1	627^th of 1196 public middle schools	47.6%	124	43.0	47.0	51.0	44.0	58.0	62.0	37.0	89.0		95.0	62.0	$9,875	$594	$9,281
Brownsville Middle School	Public	6-8	4899 NW 24th Ave	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 633-1481	477	23	20.7	58.5%	4 (0.8%)	237 (49.7%)	235 (49.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13.1	1082^nd of 1205 public middle schools	10.2%		13.4	1073^rd of 1196 public middle schools	10.3%	9	31.0	29.0	30.0	32.0	18.0	42.0	15.0	63.0		80.0	66.0	$12,811	$2,317	$10,493
Mater Brickell Academy Middle	Public, Charter	6-8	230 SW 17th Rd	Miami	33129	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(305) 600-1328	525	29	18.1	63.2%	72 (13.7%)	17 (3.2%)	432 (82.3%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	83.3	170^th of 1205 public middle schools	85.9%		83.7	154^th of 1196 public middle schools	87.1%	16	80.0	72.0	76.0	79.0	82.0	92.0	59.0	98.0		98.0	84.0	$12,906	$630	$12,276
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%)	90.2	76^th of 1205 public middle schools	93.7%		90.9	73^rd of 1196 public middle schools	93.9%	3	78.0	94.0	84.0	90.0	82.0	92.0	67.0	92.0	94.0	95.0	94.0	$9,888	$164	$9,724
Horace Mann Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	8950 NW 2nd Ave	El Portal	33150	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 757-9537	342	22	15.5	63.5%	7 (2.0%)	208 (60.8%)	125 (36.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.1	918^th of 1205 public middle schools	23.8%		24	942^nd of 1196 public middle schools	21.2%	24	28.0	34.0	48.0	45.0	39.0	44.0	38.0	88.0		100.0	55.0	$15,163	$2,258	$12,904
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	1134^th of 1205 public middle schools	5.9%		8.8	1117^th of 1196 public middle schools	6.6%	17			10.0			25.0	12.0					$14,223	$2,721	$11,502

Frequently Asked Questions about Jose De Diego Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Jose De Diego Middle School?

Students at Jose De Diego Middle School are 57% Hispanic, 41% African American, 2% White.

What district is Jose De Diego Middle School in?

Miami-Dade

What high school do graduates of Jose De Diego Middle School attend?

Students who attend Jose De Diego Middle School usually go on to attend Booker T. Washington Senior High

How many students attend Jose De Diego Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 647 students attended Jose De Diego Middle School.

Is Jose De Diego Middle School a good school?

Jose De Diego Middle School ranks in the bottom 8.5% of Florida middle schools.

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