Howard A. Doolin Middle School serves 766 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 57% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 62%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
766 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)57%
62%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
91%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 62% FL state average).
How many students attend Howard A. Doolin Middle School?
766 students attend Howard A. Doolin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Howard A. Doolin Middle School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Howard A. Doolin Middle School?
Howard A. Doolin Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Howard A. Doolin Middle School offer ?
Howard A. Doolin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Howard A. Doolin Middle School part of?
Howard A. Doolin Middle School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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