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Palm Springs Middle School vs. Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center

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School Overview

School
Palm Springs Middle School
1025 W 56th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center
6020 W 16th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33012
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 794 students in grades 6-8, Palm Springs 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 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,075 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
794 students
1,075 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Palm Springs Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center.
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center 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

#2477 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2068 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
47%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center 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.
45%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center 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.
41%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
42%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center 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 Palm Springs Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
54
Kindergarten Students
-
86
Grade 1 Students
-
101
Grade 2 Students
-
107
Grade 3 Students
-
81
Grade 4 Students
-
121
Grade 5 Students
-
113
Grade 6 Students
226
148
Grade 7 Students
253
148
Grade 8 Students
315
116

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Palm Springs 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
97%
99%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, 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
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, 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 2021-22 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.06
0.02
This chart showcases the diversity score of Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, 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
61%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, 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
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Palm Springs 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 Marcus A. Milam K-8 Center, 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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