LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

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718 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Lamar Louise Curry Middle School, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, operates as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named after Lamar Louise Curry, a prominent local educator and historian who spent decades contributing to the development of Miami’s educational landscape. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement.

As a member of the district, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, often featuring specialized programs such as advanced academics, electives, and extracurricular activities. The campus at 15750 SW 47th St serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that balances core subjects with the development of social and leadership skills. For families and students, the school's official website provides ongoing updates regarding academic calendars, school policies, and opportunities for parental involvement.

718

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	672
Black	9
Asian	18
Two or More	2
American Indian	2

Hispanic
672 (93.6%)
Asian
18 (2.5%)
White
15 (2.1%)
Black
9 (1.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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)222-2775
Website:	http://curry.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	718
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	285
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* 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 6 188

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 302

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	188
Grade 7	228
Grade 8	302

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	364	50.7%
Male	354	49.3%

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