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Enrollment
345
Middle
DISTRICT 608 · STATE 794
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MIAMI-DADE·NCES 120039000579
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
15015 SW 103RD AVE, MIAMI, FL 33176 · (305) 238-2316 · Miami-Dade County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL345 STUDENTS
C
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 27% of Florida public middle schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Florida public middle schools
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 22.3:1 · STATE 19.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
61%
212 students
DISTRICT 50% · STATE 50%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 112 | 32% |
| Grade 7 | 104 | 30% |
| Grade 8 | 129 | 37% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 39% · STATE 70% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL→MIAMI KILLIAN SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Based on published attendance-zone data from MIAMI-DADE. Zones change; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
FAST / B.E.S.T. 2024-25 . % at Level 3 or AboveEnglish Language Arts
51.0%
FL avg 56.7% . +8.2pp since 2023
Math
41.9%
FL avg 58.9% . +3.1pp since 2023
What this means: On the FAST / B.E.S.T., Florida's statewide test, about 51 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 42 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Florida schools, those numbers are about 57 and 59. Reading and writing scores are up about 8 points since 2023, while math scores are up about 3 points.
FAST / B.E.S.T. results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 51.0% | 41.9% |
| 2023-24 | 42.8% | 38.8% |
% at Level 3 or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: FAST / B.E.S.T.. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
44.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
50.4%
based on FL schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-6.1pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 44% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 50% typical for Florida schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Florida's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL's state test result (44.3% proficient) is higher than 2 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL this school | 345 | 61.4% | 44.3% |
| MADISON MIDDLE SCHOOL MIAMI | 458 | 60.0% | 42.3% |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY RIVERSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHOOL CORAL SPRINGS | 306 | 56.9% | 52.7% |
| LAKE STEVENS MIDDLE SCHOOL MIAMI GARDENS | 509 | 59.9% | 47.4% |
| SOMERSET ACADEMY MIDDLE (MIRAMAR CAMPUS) MIRAMAR | 409 | 60.9% | 81.4% |
| GEORGIA JONES AYERS MIDDLE SCHOOL MIAMI | 448 | 54.7% | 37.4% |
Matched among Florida middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Florida | In Miami-Dade County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 44.3% | #413 of 560 | #58 of 72 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 41.9% | #468 of 560 ▼ 16 | #61 of 72 ▼ 5 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 51.0% | #316 of 560 ▲ 35 | #44 of 72 ▲ 3 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 345 | #521 of 584 | #58 of 75 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 20.3:1 | #370 of 547 | #35 of 69 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 50.9% | #373 of 553 | #7 of 70 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 61.4% | #150 of 565 | #22 of 72 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -32.4% | #41 of 379 | #14 of 49 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
345
-135 (-28%) vs 2020
-65% since 1990-91, when it was 999
Student : Teacher
20.3:1
was 16.6:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 345 | 17 | 20.3:1 | 61% (212) |
| 2023-24 | 412 | 20 | 20.6:1 | 69% (284) |
| 2022-23 | 439 | 22 | 19.9:1 | 71% (313) |
| 2020-21 | 480 | 29 | 16.6:1 | 89% (426) |
| 2017-18 | 510 | 29 | 17.6:1 | 81% (412) |
| 2015-16 | 617 | 35 | 17.6:1 | 86% (533) |
| 2010-11 | 781 | 48 | 16.3:1 | 83% (645) |
| 2000-01 | 1,479 | 63 | 23.5:1 | 67% (992) |
| 1990-91 | 999 | 50 | 20.0:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL.
About RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
This page covers RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL, a low-enrollment middle-grades school in MIAMI, Florida. The school enrolls 345 students in grades 6 through 8. Across middle schools in Florida, the average enrollment is about 794.
MIAMI-DADE is the district for RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL. It has 527 schools and 335,685 students.
The largest group at RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is Hispanic students, at 60%. Enrollment also includes 36% Black and 3% White. Among people living in Miami-Dade County, the Hispanic share is about 69%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL scores 51%.
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL reported 17 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 20.3:1. Middle schools in Florida have an average ratio of 19.6:1. Roughly 61% of students at RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL can receive free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Miami-Dade County average 48%.
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL holds a C allk12 Grade, placing it above 27% of Florida public middle schools.
Test results at RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL are 6.1 points below what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (44.3% actual, 50.4% predicted).
The county, Miami-Dade County, is where the school is located. The median household earns about $71,753 a year, 34% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 11% of people live in poverty. Miami-Dade County has 561 public schools with about 335,817 students, including RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL.
BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL, less than a tenth of a mile away, is the closest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Compared with its nearest neighbors, RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL ranks 8th of 8 on average proficiency.
Locale data from NCES put RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more (Suburb: Large).
From 480 students in 2020-21, enrollment decreased to 345 by 2024-25. By 2024-25, the school had 20.3 students per teacher, compared with 16.6 in 2020-21.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about athletics, class schedules, and weather closures at RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Miami-Dade County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,738,356
Census ACS
Median income
$71,753
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
11%
Below federal line
Schools in county
561
335,817 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in MIAMI-DADE
- JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGHHigh · 4,291 students
- CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,399 students
- SOUTH DADE SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,382 students
- MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,100 students
- HIALEAH GARDENS SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,009 students
- BARBARA GOLEMAN SENIOR HIGHHigh · 2,973 students
Other schools in MIAMI
- JOHN A. FERGUSON SENIOR HIGHHigh · 4,291 students
- CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,399 students
- MIAMI SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 3,100 students
- MIAMI PALMETTO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,618 students
- SOUTHWEST MIAMI SENIOR HIGHHigh · 2,599 students
- G. HOLMES BRADDOCK SENIOR HIGHHigh · 2,291 students
Other Richmond Heights Middle schools
One other US public school is named Richmond Heights Middle. RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is the largest of the 2.
- Richmond Heights Middle SchoolRichmond Heights, OH · 137 students
Nearby schools
- BIOTECH@RICHMOND HEIGHTS 9-12 HIGH SCHOOL0.1 mi · 297
- CORAL REEF SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL0.2 mi · 3,399
- DOROTHY M. WALLACE COPE CENTER0.2 mi · 27
- JOHNNIE M PARRIS COLONIAL DRIVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.7 mi · 289
- FRANK CRAWFORD MARTIN K-8 CENTER1.2 mi · 611
- PINE LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.3 mi · 335
Frequently asked questions
About RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL?
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL enrolls approximately 345 students in grades 06-08.
Is RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL an elementary, middle, or high school?
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL?
Approximately 20.3:1 students per teacher at RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL.
How diverse is RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL?
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL reports a student body of 3% White, 60% Hispanic, 36% Black, 1% Two or more.
Is RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL public or private?
RICHMOND HEIGHTS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public K-12 school, overseen by MIAMI-DADE.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.