PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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782 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Palm Springs Middle School, located in Hialeah, Florida, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare adolescents for the rigors of high school and beyond. The campus serves as a central hub for the local community, emphasizing a supportive environment that balances traditional core subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social engagement.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Palm Springs Middle School promotes a well-rounded education through various extracurricular programs, clubs, and elective offerings. The school’s administration and faculty focus on fostering a culture of inclusivity and achievement, utilizing digital resources and community partnerships to enhance the learning experience. By maintaining an active online presence through their official district portal, the school ensures that families remain informed and connected, reinforcing their goal of providing a stable and enriching foundation for every student they serve.

782

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	753
Black	17
Asian	2
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
753 (96.3 %)
Black
17 (2.2 %)
White
8 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)
Two or More
1 (0.1 %)
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)821-2460
Website:	http://palmspringsmiddle.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	782
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	402
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 6 238

Grade 7 293

Grade 8 251

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	238
Grade 7	293
Grade 8	251

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALM SPRINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	356	45.5%
Male	426	54.5%

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