MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL

mlms.dadeschools.net/

987 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Miami Lakes Middle School, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public middle school serving students within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that fosters student achievement and personal growth. As part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, it follows the district’s rigorous curriculum standards while offering a variety of programs designed to prepare students for the transition to high school and beyond.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and academic excellence, utilizing its location on Miami Lakeway North to serve a diverse student population. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with parents and the community, offering resources regarding extracurricular activities, academic calendars, and school policies. Miami Lakes Middle School strives to create a supportive learning atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in both their studies and the broader school culture.

987

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	718
Black	243
Asian	7
Two or More	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
718 (72.7%)
Black
243 (24.6%)
White
15 (1.5%)
Asian
7 (0.7%)
Two or More
3 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)557-3900
Website:	http://mlms.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	987
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	444
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 330

Grade 7 332

Grade 8 325

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	330
Grade 7	332
Grade 8	325

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MIAMI LAKES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	528	53.5%
Male	459	46.5%

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