- Enrollment
- 4,291
- Students per teacher
- 26.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Miami, FL
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 120039007291
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #10 of 37
- middle schools in Miami · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- small classes for Florida
- 59.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School ranks #10 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-144 students YoY
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School shrank from 1,344 students in 2022-23 to 1,200 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-144 students YoY 120039007291 · Miami, FL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,019 enr · 13.8:1 · 59.6% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students)
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School shrank from 1,344 students in 2022-23 to 1,200 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 70.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- John a. Fergus
John a. Ferguson Senior High
4,291 students
- Coral Reef Sen
Coral Reef Senior High School
3,399 students
- South Dade Sen
South Dade Senior High School
3,382 students
- Miami Senior H
Miami Senior High School
3,100 students
- Hialeah Garden
Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
3,009 students
- This school 1,019
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
1,019 students
What this shows Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School reports 1,019 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School compares
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.6% | ▲ 15% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,019 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,019
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Florida - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
40.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,138
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 255 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
31
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 29 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 93.0%
White 2.6%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.6%
Two or More 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.4, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Miami-Dade reports $13,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John a. Ferguson Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coral Reef Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Dade Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hialeah Gardens Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,399
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 3,382
- Students per teacher
- 27.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,100
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 3,009
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,019 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School
How many students attend Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School has 1,019 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Miami, FL. CCD year-over-year: 1,344 (2022-23) → 1,200 (2023-24), down 144.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is 13.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?
59.6% of students at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 93.0% of enrollment, in Miami, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School?
Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School rank among middle schools in Miami?
By Resource Investment Index, Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School ranks #10 of 37 middle schools in Miami, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Miami on the city page.
What other schools are in Miami-Dade?
Besides Jorge Mas Canosa Middle School, Miami-Dade also operates John a. Ferguson Senior High (4,291 students), Coral Reef Senior High School (3,399 students), and South Dade Senior High School (3,382 students). See the Miami-Dade district page for the complete list.