Summary:
In zip code 33013, there is one middle school, Hialeah Middle School, serving grades 6 through 8 in the Hialeah area of the Miami-Dade County school district.
Hialeah Middle School is a large school with over 1,000 students, and it presents a striking "two schools" dynamic. On one hand, its advanced students taking high school-level End-of-Course (EOC) exams achieve exceptional results, with 97% proficiency in both Geometry and Biology 1—far exceeding district and state averages. On the other hand, the majority of students taking standard grade-level assessments struggle significantly. For example, only 32% of 8th graders are proficient in science, and just 35% are proficient in 8th grade math, both well below state averages. This gap suggests the school excels at accelerating its top performers but faces challenges in supporting the general student body.
Key metrics show that while the school spends a relatively high $12,186 per student and has a chronic absenteeism rate (26.9%) that is better than the district and state averages, its overall state ranking has remained low, in the 22nd to 25th percentile over the past three years. A notable weakness is Civics, where only 65% of students are proficient, compared to 77% statewide. For parents, this means Hialeah Middle School offers a strong advanced academic track for high-achieving students, but the standard classroom experience may not be delivering the same level of success, particularly in math and science for the general population.
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