The most improved public middle schools in Florida are Hive Preparatory School, Horizon Charter School Of Tampa and Lincoln-marti Charter School (Little Havana Campus).
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 1,406
2,824
Avg. Improved Rank: 1,768
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Florida (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2824
(from 2,938 to 114)
(from 2,938 to 114)
Grades: K-8
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Rank: #22.
Horizon Charter School Of Tampa
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2635
(from 2,735 to 100)
(from 2,735 to 100)
Grades: K-8
7235 W Hillsborough Ave
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Tampa, FL 33634
(813) 887-3800
Rank: #33.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Little Havana Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2611
(from 3,257 to 646)
(from 3,257 to 646)
Grades: K-8
970-984 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 325-1001
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 325-1001
Rank: #44.
Osceola Virtual Franchise (Secondary)
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2254
(from 3,030 to 776)
(from 3,030 to 776)
Grades: K-12
1907 Michigan Avenue
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 870-4847
Saint Cloud, FL 34769
(407) 870-4847
Rank: #55.
Louise R Johnson K-8 School Of International Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +2212
(from 2,900 to 688)
(from 2,900 to 688)
Grades: PK-8
2121 26th Ave E
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Bradenton, FL 34208
(941) 741-3344
Rank: #66.
Q.i. Roberts Jr. - Sr. High School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2181
(from 2,318 to 137)
(from 2,318 to 137)
Grades: 7-12
901 State Road 100
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Florahome, FL 32140
(386) 659-1737
Rank: #77.
Oasis Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2116
(from 3,111 to 995)
(from 3,111 to 995)
Grades: 6-8
6417 3rd Ave W
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Bradenton, FL 34209
(941) 749-1979
Rank: #88.
Jean O'dell Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +2104
(from 3,246 to 1,142)
(from 3,246 to 1,142)
Grades: PK-12
1310 Floral Ave S
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Bartow, FL 33830
(863) 534-7440
Rank: #99.
Rcma Immokalee Community School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +2059
(from 2,868 to 809)
(from 2,868 to 809)
Grades: K-8
123 N 4th St
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 867-3220
Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 867-3220
Rank: #1010.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Rank Change: +2005
(from 2,089 to 84)
(from 2,089 to 84)
Grades: 6-8
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Rank: #1111.
Hope School
Alternative School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1853
(from 2,519 to 666)
(from 2,519 to 666)
Grades: PK-12
2958 Cherokee Street
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Marianna, FL 32446
(850) 482-9616
Rank: #1212.
Howard Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1764
(from 2,128 to 364)
(from 2,128 to 364)
Grades: 6-8
800 E Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 245-1780
Rank: #1313.
James B. Sanderlin K-8
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1719
(from 2,574 to 855)
(from 2,574 to 855)
Grades: K-8
2350 22nd Ave S
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Saint Petersburg, FL 33712
(727) 552-1700
Rank: #1414.
South Area Secondary Intensive Transition Program
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1694
(from 3,346 to 1,652)
(from 3,346 to 1,652)
Grades: 6-12
1300 S.w. 3oth Avenue
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Boynton Beach, FL 33426
(561) 202-0600
Rank: #1515.
Jann Mann Educational Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1686
(from 3,505 to 1,819)
(from 3,505 to 1,819)
Grades: 1-12
16101 Nw 44th Ct
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-0855
Rank: #1616.
Palm Beach County Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1639
(from 3,458 to 1,819)
(from 3,458 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3228 Gun Club Rd
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
West Palm Beach, FL 33406
(561) 681-5908
Rank: #1717.
Dave Thomas Education Center West
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1636
(from 3,455 to 1,819)
(from 3,455 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4690 Coconut Creek Pkwy
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(754) 321-6750
Rank: #1818.
Rise Academy School Of Science And Technology
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1596
(from 2,195 to 599)
(from 2,195 to 599)
Grades: K-8
6101 Nw 31st St
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 968-7977
Pompano Beach, FL 33063
(954) 968-7977
Rank: #1919.
Karen M. Siegel Academy
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +1588
(from 3,443 to 1,855)
(from 3,443 to 1,855)
Grades: PK-12
935 Evenhouse Rd
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Lake Alfred, FL 33850
(863) 965-5566
Rank: #2020.
Sebastian Charter Junior High School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1535
(from 1,790 to 255)
(from 1,790 to 255)
Grades: 6-8
782 Wave St
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 388-8838
Sebastian, FL 32958
(772) 388-8838
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Falkenburg Road Jail
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1532
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
520 N Falkenburg Rd
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 840-7472
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Impact Halfway House
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1532
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
(from 3,351 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4501 Lannie Rd
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Jacksonville, FL 32218
(904) 374-1733
Rank: #2323.
Young Parent Education Program
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1520
(from 3,339 to 1,819)
(from 3,339 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3650 Michigan Ave, Ste 2
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Fort Myers, FL 33916
(239) 332-2526
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction Program
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +1506
(from 1,790 to 284)
(from 1,790 to 284)
Grades: K-12
6101 Nw 2nd Avenue
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 438-3233
Miami, FL 33127
(786) 438-3233
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Highbanks Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1506
(from 3,325 to 1,819)
(from 3,325 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
336 E Highbanks Rd
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Debary, FL 32713
(386) 822-7896
Rank: #2626.
Dundee Ridge Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1504
(from 2,964 to 1,460)
(from 2,964 to 1,460)
Grades: 6-8
5555 Lake Trask Rd
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Dundee, FL 33838
(863) 419-3088
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln-marti Charter School (Hialeah Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1502
(from 3,009 to 1,507)
(from 3,009 to 1,507)
Grades: K-12
3500 W 84th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 827-8080
Rank: #2828.
Beta
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1488
(from 3,307 to 1,819)
(from 3,307 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4680 Lake Underhill Rd
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 277-1942
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Gadsden Central Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1468
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
655 South Stewart St
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Quincy, FL 32351
(850) 875-7249
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Juvenile Justice Center Alt Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1468
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
(from 3,287 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
3300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444
Rank: #3131.
Riverview Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1448
(from 3,267 to 1,819)
(from 3,267 to 1,819)
Grades: K-12
801 N Wild Olive Ave
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Daytona Beach, FL 32118
(386) 239-6210
Rank: #3232.
Cope Center North
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1444
(from 3,263 to 1,819)
(from 3,263 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
9950 Nw 19th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 836-3300
Rank: #3333.
Tampa Residential Facility
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1433
(from 3,252 to 1,819)
(from 3,252 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
9508 E Columbus Dr
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Tampa, FL 33619
(813) 740-3630
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Crestview Youth Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1406
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
Grades: 6-12
4448 Straight Line Rd
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Crestview, FL 32539
(850) 689-7177
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Hospital Homebound Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +1406
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
(from 3,225 to 1,819)
Grades: PK-12
400 E Lake Mary Blvd
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
Sanford, FL 32773
(407) 320-0209
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