HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

hom.dade.k12.fl.us/

736 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Highland Oaks Middle School, located in North Miami Beach, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for providing a diverse learning environment that caters to the unique needs of its student population. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between educators, students, and families, the school aims to prepare its middle schoolers for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic curriculum, Highland Oaks Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development by offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs. These opportunities are designed to help students explore their interests, develop leadership skills, and build a strong sense of community. With a focus on both character building and rigorous instruction, the school strives to create a supportive culture that encourages students to achieve their full potential while navigating the formative middle school years.

736

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND OAKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	132
Hispanic	391
Black	193
Asian	8
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
391 (53.1%)
Black
193 (26.2%)
White
132 (17.9%)
Two or More
11 (1.5%)
Asian
8 (1.1%)
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)932-3810
Website:	http://hom.dade.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	736
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	268
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 6 206

Grade 7 244

Grade 8 286