How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Homestead Middle School | South Dade Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Homestead, FL | Homestead, FL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 545 | 1,304 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.6:1 | 17.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.6% | 58.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Homestead Middle School | South Dade Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,138 | $13,138 |
| District | Miami-Dade County Public Schools | Miami-Dade County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Homestead Middle School | South Dade Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1.5% | 2.9% |
| African American | 45.9% | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.5% | 85.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 0.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Homestead Middle School | South Dade Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 322:1 | 406:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.5% | 27.9% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 14 | 4 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.