Best 33161 Florida Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,884 students in 33161, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33161, FL are Linda Lentin K-8 Center and North Miami Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33161 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33161, FL have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Best 33161, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Linda Lentin K-8 Center
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
14312 Ne 2nd Ct
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 891-4011
Gr: PK-8 | 594 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
North Miami Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Ne 137th St
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 891-5611
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
12900 Ne 12th Ave
Miami, FL 33161
(305) 305-8580
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33161, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33161, FL include Linda Lentin K-8 Center and North Miami Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33161?
3 public middle schools are located in 33161.
What is the racial composition of students in 33161?
33161 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

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