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Homestead Middle School vs. Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy

Should you attend Homestead Middle School or Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Homestead Middle School
650 Nw 2nd Ave
Homestead, FL 33030
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy
12225 Sw 280th St
Homestead, FL 33032
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 611 students in grades 6-8, Homestead Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Serving 747 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
611 students
747 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Homestead Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Homestead Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
47 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Homestead Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Homestead Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3338 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#3105 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Homestead Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
37%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homestead Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
27%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homestead Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
24%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Homestead Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Homestead Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
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24
Kindergarten Students
-
48
Grade 1 Students
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75
Grade 2 Students
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75
Grade 3 Students
-
87
Grade 4 Students
-
82
Grade 5 Students
-
89
Grade 6 Students
157
66
Grade 7 Students
243
87
Grade 8 Students
211
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Homestead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
48%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Homestead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
50%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Homestead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Homestead Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
0.52
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Homestead Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Homestead Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Homestead Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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