HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL

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1,005 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Herbert A. Ammons Middle School, located in the Richmond West area of Miami, Florida, is a highly regarded public magnet school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its rigorous academic environment, the school serves a diverse student body and is widely recognized for its International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme. This curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, global awareness, and interdisciplinary learning, preparing students for the demanding academic tracks often found in top-tier high schools and beyond.

Beyond its academic prestige, the school fosters a vibrant community culture supported by a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage student engagement. By focusing on both intellectual growth and character development, Herbert A. Ammons Middle School consistently maintains a reputation for high performance and educational excellence. It serves as a central hub for families seeking a structured and challenging middle school experience within the Miami-Dade area.

1,005

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	821
Black	66
Asian	36
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

Hispanic
821 (81.7 %)
White
75 (7.5 %)
Black
66 (6.6 %)
Asian
36 (3.6 %)
Two or More
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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)971-0158
Website:	http://ammons.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,005
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	50

* 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 6 361

Grade 7 336

Grade 8 308

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	361
Grade 7	336
Grade 8	308

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HERBERT A. AMMONS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	522	51.9%
Male	483	48.1%

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