For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,474 students in 33142, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL are Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education, Charles R Drew K-8 Center and Brownsville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33142 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33142, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33142, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Charles R Drew K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
Rank: #33.
Brownsville Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #44.
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Nw 46th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-9787
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-9787
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Nw 36th St, Ste 200
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
33142, Florida Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Cooperative Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1743-51 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5120 N.w. 24th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Juvenile Corrections (Jc) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
1201 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(786) 629-7053
Miami, FL 33142
(786) 629-7053
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1751 Nw 36th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School For Applied Technology (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5120 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL include Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education, Charles R Drew K-8 Center and Brownsville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33142?
5 public middle schools are located in 33142.
What is the racial composition of students in 33142?
33142 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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