JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL

JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the MIAMI-DADE school district, located in MIAMI, FL with about 1,777 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 89 teachers, JORGE MAS CANOSA 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.

JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a public middle school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of Jorge Mas Canosa, a prominent Cuban-American businessman and activist. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core curriculum subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual and social growth.

The school places a strong emphasis on technology and academic achievement, utilizing the resources provided by the Miami-Dade district to maintain rigorous standards. In addition to its standard academic offerings, the school often promotes student involvement in various clubs, sports, and civic-minded programs to encourage a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the nation’s fourth-largest school district, JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL benefits from a large support network, focusing on preparing a diverse student body for future success in an increasingly globalized society.

For more information, contact JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL at (305) 252-5900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

15735 SW 144TH ST
MIAMI, FL 33196-6790
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JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MIAMI, FL with about 1,777 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:
1,777
Teachers:
89
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 1,777 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.1%
White
5.1%
Black or African American
3.9%
Asian
1.6%
Two or more races
0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
45.6%
Male
54.4%

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.