WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL

wmms.dade.k12.fl.us/

655 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Miami Middle School, located in the Westchester area of Miami, Florida, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and student development, offering a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. By fostering a supportive and structured learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong foundation in core subjects while encouraging students to engage in extracurricular activities and community involvement.

In addition to its standard academic programs, West Miami Middle School emphasizes the importance of digital literacy and modern technology integration to equip students with the skills necessary for the 21st century. The school benefits from its location within a diverse urban community, reflecting the vibrant cultural landscape of Miami. With a mission centered on student success and personal growth, the faculty and staff work collaboratively with parents and the local community to create a positive, inclusive, and effective educational experience for all learners.

655

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	10
Hispanic	635
Black	8
Asian	2

Hispanic
635 (96.9 %)
White
10 (1.5 %)
Black
8 (1.2 %)
Asian
2 (0.3 %)

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)261-8383
Website:	http://wmms.dade.k12.fl.us/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 6 186

Grade 7 228

Grade 8 241

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	186
Grade 7	228
Grade 8	241

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for WEST MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	301	46%
Male	354	54%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)