PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL

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888 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

888

Total Students

49.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	50
Hispanic	764
Black	66
Asian	3
Two or More	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
764 (86.0 %)
Black
66 (7.4 %)
White
50 (5.6 %)
Two or More
4 (0.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	MIAMI-DADE
Phone:	(305)661-1611
Website:	http://ponce.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	888
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	350
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 257

Grade 7 261

Grade 8 370

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	257
Grade 7	261
Grade 8	370

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	426	48%
Male	462	52%

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