JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL

jdiego.dadeschools.net/

868 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Jose de Diego Middle School is a public magnet school located in the Wynwood neighborhood of Miami, Florida, operating under the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Known for its commitment to the arts, the school is recognized as a Magnet School of the Arts, offering specialized academic programs that integrate rigorous core curriculum with intensive training in visual and performing arts, including dance, music, theater, and visual design. This focus allows students to explore their creative potential while meeting Florida’s state academic standards.

Beyond its artistic programs, the school serves a diverse urban community and emphasizes a holistic approach to education. Jose de Diego provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and support services designed to foster student engagement and personal growth. By blending a traditional middle school experience with a specialized creative environment, the school aims to prepare its students for both high school success and long-term professional or personal achievement in the arts and beyond.

868

Total Students

47.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	484
Black	371
Asian	2

Hispanic
484 (55.8 %)
Black
371 (42.7 %)
White
11 (1.3 %)
Asian
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)573-7229
Website:	http://jdiego.dadeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	868
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6 279

Grade 7 303

Grade 8 286

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	279
Grade 7	303
Grade 8	286

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOSE DE DIEGO MIDDLE SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	383	44.1%
Male	485	55.9%

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