For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,532 students in 33162, FL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33162, FL are John F. Kennedy Middle School, Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School - Nor and C. G. Bethel High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 33162 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public middle school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 52% statewide average). Middle schools in 33162, FL have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Florida public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle school average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Best 33162, FL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1075 Ne 167th St
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 947-1451
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 947-1451
Gr: 6-8 | 1,052 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School - Nor
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
16551 Ne 16th Ave
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 333-5702
Miami, FL 33162
(305) 333-5702
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
C. G. Bethel High School
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
16150 Ne 17th Ave
Miami, FL 33162
(786) 629-7053
Miami, FL 33162
(786) 629-7053
Gr: 6-12 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 33162, FL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 33162, FL include John F. Kennedy Middle School, Sports Leadership And Management (Slam) Middle School - Nor and C. G. Bethel High School.
How many public middle schools are located in 33162?
3 public middle schools are located in 33162.
What is the racial composition of students in 33162?
33162 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Florida public middle schools average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
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