JORGE MAS CANOSA MIDDLE SCHOOL
1,344 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, located in the Kendall area of Miami, Florida, is a public middle school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is named in honor of Jorge Mas Canosa, a prominent Cuban-American businessman and activist. The institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school by offering a blend of core curriculum subjects, elective programs, and extracurricular activities designed to foster both intellectual and social growth.
The school places a strong emphasis on technology and academic achievement, utilizing the resources provided by the Miami-Dade district to maintain rigorous standards. In addition to its standard academic offerings, the school often promotes student involvement in various clubs, sports, and civic-minded programs to encourage a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the nation’s fourth-largest school district, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School benefits from a large support network, focusing on preparing a diverse student body for future success in an increasingly globalized society.
The school places a strong emphasis on technology and academic achievement, utilizing the resources provided by the Miami-Dade district to maintain rigorous standards. In addition to its standard academic offerings, the school often promotes student involvement in various clubs, sports, and civic-minded programs to encourage a well-rounded educational experience. As part of the nation’s fourth-largest school district, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School benefits from a large support network, focusing on preparing a diverse student body for future success in an increasingly globalized society.
1,344
Total Students
74.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
40.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 56 |
| Hispanic | 1,212 |
| Black | 50 |
| Asian | 19 |
| Two or More | 5 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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Hispanic1,212 (90.2 %)
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White56 (4.2 %)
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Black50 (3.7 %)
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Asian19 (1.4 %)
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Two or More5 (0.4 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (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)252-5900 |
| Website: | http://jmcmiddle.dadeschools.net |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 1,344 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 74.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 18.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 485 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 53 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
364
Grade 7
452
Grade 8
528
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 364 |
| Grade 7 | 452 |
| Grade 8 | 528 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 638 | 47.5% |
| Male | 706 | 52.5% |
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