ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

rockway.dadeschools.net/

888 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rockway Middle School, located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, is a public institution 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 student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard core subjects, advanced coursework, and a variety of elective programs designed to cater to diverse student interests and talents.

Beyond its academic offerings, Rockway Middle School emphasizes the importance of community and student engagement through various extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. The school’s administration and faculty focus on fostering a supportive and safe learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By leveraging resources provided by the Miami-Dade school district, Rockway aims to instill strong character, digital literacy, and critical thinking skills in its student body, ensuring they are well-equipped for future academic and professional success.

888

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	862
Black	4
Asian	11
Two or More	1

Hispanic
862 (97.1%)
Asian
11 (1.2%)
White
10 (1.1%)
Black
4 (0.5%)
Two or More
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)221-8212
Website:	http://rockway.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	888
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
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 6 274

Grade 7 289

Grade 8 325

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	274
Grade 7	289
Grade 8	325

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for ROCKWAY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	406	45.7%
Male	482	54.3%

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