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Best Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Florida (2026)

Public middle schools in Florida achieve an average reading/language arts proficiency of 52% (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest reading/language arts proficiency are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest reading/language arts proficiency in Florida is Pine View School and Doral Academy Of Technology, each with ≥99%.
RLA Proficiency Range: 85% 99% Avg. RLA Proficiency: 90%

Top Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Public Middle Schools in Florida (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
RLA Proficiency
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 6-8
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pine View School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥99%
Grades: 2-12
1 Python Path
Osprey, FL 34229
(941) 486-2001
Rank: #33.
Okaloosa Stemm Center
Magnet School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 98%
Grades: 6-8
379 Edge Ave
Valparaiso, FL 32580
(850) 833-4120
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Orlando Gifted Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 2-8
1121 N Fern Creek Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 897-6410
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
West Shore Junior/senior High School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 96%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 96%
Grades: 7-12
250 Wildcat Alley
Melbourne, FL 32935
(321) 242-4730
Rank: #66.
Palm Beach Virtual Franchise
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: ≥95%
Grades: K-12
9482 Macarthur Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33403
(561) 881-4769
Rank: #77.
Bak Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 95%
Grades: 6-8
1725 Echo Lake Dr
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561) 882-3870
Rank: #88.
Edgewood Jr/sr High School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 94%
Grades: 7-12
180 E Merritt Ave
Merritt Island, FL 32953
(321) 454-1030
Rank: #99.
A.d. Henderson University School & Fau High School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 93%
Grades: K-12
777 Glades Rd, Bldg 30
Boca Raton, FL 33431
(561) 297-3970
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-8
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: K-8
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 92%
Grades: 6-8
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-8
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 91%
Grades: 6-12
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: PK-12
1500 Biscayne Blvd, Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 6-12
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Terrace Community Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: 6-8
10735 Raulerson Ranch Rd
Tampa, FL 33367
(813) 450-3518
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 90%
Grades: K-12
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Osceola County School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 6-12
3151 N Orange Blossom Trl
Kissimmee, FL 34744
(407) 931-4803
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Seaside Neighborhood School
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: 5-12
10 Smolian Circle
Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459
(850) 231-0396
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
University Academy Sabl Inc
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 89%
Grades: K-8
1980 Discovery Loop
Panama City, FL 32405
(850) 481-4410
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: PK-8
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
Broward Virtual Franchise
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-12
1400 Nw 44th Ave
Pompano Beach, FL 33066
(754) 321-6050
Rank: #22 - 2422. - 24.
East Lake Middle School Academy Of Engineering
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 88%
Grades: 6-8
1200 Silver Eagle Dr
Tarpon Springs, FL 34688
(727) 942-5419
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-8
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Magnolia Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-8
815 S Central Ave
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 797-4991
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Northwest Florida Ballet Academie
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 3-8
310 Perry Ave Se
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548
(850) 664-7787
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: K-8
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Rank: #25 - 2925. - 29.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
RLA Proficiency: 85-89%
Grades: 6-8
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Countryside Montessori Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 1-8
5852 Ehren Cutoff
Land O Lakes, FL 34639
(813) 996-0991
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 87%
Grades: 6-8
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Beachside Montessori Village
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: K-8
2230 Lincoln St
Hollywood, FL 33020
(754) 323-8050
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
RLA Proficiency: 86%
Grades: PK-8
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: PK-8
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Rank: #34 - 3934. - 39.
Coral Reef Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
RLA Proficiency: 85%
Grades: 8-12
10101 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 232-2044
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The best top-ranked public middle schools in Florida include Doral Academy Of Technology, Pine View School and Okaloosa Stemm Center.

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