LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL

LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 1,221 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 56 teachers, LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, operates as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named after Lamar Louise Curry, a prominent local educator and historian who spent decades contributing to the development of Miami’s educational landscape. The school is known for fostering a structured learning environment that emphasizes academic achievement, personal growth, and community engagement.

As a member of the district, the school offers a diverse curriculum designed to prepare students for high school success, often featuring specialized programs such as advanced academics, electives, and extracurricular activities. The campus at 15750 SW 47th St serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, focusing on providing a comprehensive middle school experience that balances core subjects with the development of social and leadership skills. For families and students, the school's official website provides ongoing updates regarding academic calendars, school policies, and opportunities for parental involvement.

For more information, contact LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (305) 222-2775 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15750 SW 47TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33185-3875
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LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 1,221 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Florida

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Magnet school:
Yes
District:
MIAMI-DADE
Total Students:
1,221
Teachers:
56
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,221 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAMAR LOUISE CURRY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 92% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.8%
White
4.2%
Asian
2.0%
Black or African American
1.6%
Two or more races
0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
48.4%
Male
51.6%

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.