PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL

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838 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Palmetto Middle School, located in the Pinecrest area of Miami, Florida, is a highly regarded public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, the institution is well-known for its strong academic reputation and commitment to providing a comprehensive educational experience. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, offering various programs designed to challenge students and prepare them for high school and beyond, including advanced academic tracks and extracurricular opportunities.

The school is a focal point of its local community, benefiting from a supportive parental base and a focus on fostering both intellectual growth and character development. With its emphasis on technology integration and high standards for student achievement, Palmetto Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the region. Students at the school have access to a variety of clubs, sports, and enrichment activities, ensuring a well-rounded middle school experience that addresses the social and emotional needs of its diverse student body.

838

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	231
Hispanic	485
Black	86
Asian	21
Two or More	15

Hispanic
485 (57.9 %)
White
231 (27.6 %)
Black
86 (10.3 %)
Asian
21 (2.5 %)
Two or More
15 (1.8 %)

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)238-3911
Website:	http://pms.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	838
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 272

Grade 7 236

Grade 8 330

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	272
Grade 7	236
Grade 8	330

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for PALMETTO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	398	47.5%
Male	440	52.5%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)