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North Dade Middle School vs. Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy

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School Overview

School
North Dade Middle School
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy
525 Nw 147th St
Miami, FL 33168
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 395 students in grades 6-8, North Dade 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 38% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Serving 788 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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 49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
395 students
788 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at North Dade Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
56 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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

#3173 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2443 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
49%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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.
26%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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 North Dade Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
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50
Kindergarten Students
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60
Grade 1 Students
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67
Grade 2 Students
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74
Grade 3 Students
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54
Grade 4 Students
-
73
Grade 5 Students
-
77
Grade 6 Students
108
95
Grade 7 Students
160
116
Grade 8 Students
127
122

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
n/a
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at North Dade 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 2007-08 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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
23%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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
76%
81%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at North Dade 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 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at North Dade Middle School, 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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 2023-24 school year.
0.37
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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
76%
63%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at North Dade 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 Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens 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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