PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in CORAL GABLES, FL with about 1,206 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 62 teachers, PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in the heart of Coral Gables, Florida, is a highly regarded public school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its strong academic focus and vibrant campus culture, the school serves a diverse student body and is recognized for offering rigorous educational pathways, including the prestigious Cambridge International program and various honors-level courses. These programs are designed to challenge students intellectually and prepare them for success in high school and beyond.
Beyond academics, Ponce de Leon is well-regarded for its emphasis on the arts, athletics, and extracurricular involvement, which help foster a well-rounded student experience. The school benefits from its prime location near the University of Miami, maintaining a community-centered environment that encourages parent and neighborhood engagement. By prioritizing both academic excellence and character development, the school remains a cornerstone of the Coral Gables community, dedicated to equipping students with the critical thinking skills needed for a global society.
For more information, contact PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL at (305) 661-1611 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CORAL GABLES, FL 33146-2606
(305) 661-1611
http://ponce.dadeschools.net/
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in CORAL GABLES, FL with about 1,206 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Magnet school:
- Yes
- District:
- MIAMI-DADE
- Total Students:
- 1,206
- Teachers:
- 62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,206 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 84% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 84.2%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- White
- 6.6%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Two or more races
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.