For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,474 students in 33142, FL.
The top ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL are Charles R Drew K-8 Center, Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School and Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33142 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 53%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33142, FL have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33142, FL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles R Drew K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Grades: PK-8
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1331 Nw 46th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-9787
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-9787
Grades: 6-8
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 75 students
Rank: #44.
Brownsville Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Grades: 6-8
| 450 students
Rank: #55.
Pace Center For Girls
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Nw 36th St, Ste 200
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Grades: 6-12
| 18 students
33142, Florida 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1801 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-6057
Grades: 6-8
| 122 students
Cooperative Charter School (Closed 2009)
Charter School
1743-51 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 693-2541
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
5120 N.w. 24th Avenue
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-8456
Grades: PK-5
| 232 students
Juvenile Corrections (Jc) High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 636-6167
Grades: 7-12
| 24 students
1201 Nw 54 St
Miami, FL 33142
(786) 629-7053
Miami, FL 33142
(786) 629-7053
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1751 Nw 36th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 634-2621
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
School For Applied Technology (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
5120 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 573-5499
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL include Charles R Drew K-8 Center, Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School and Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 33142?
5 public middle schools are located in 33142.
What is the racial composition of students in 33142?
33142 public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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