For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,492 students in 33142, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL are Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education, Charles R Drew K-8 Center and Brownsville Middle School. 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 31% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), 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 98% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Charles R Drew K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1775 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 691-8021
Gr: PK-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Brownsville Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33142, FL include Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education, Charles R Drew K-8 Center and Brownsville Middle School.
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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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