Serving 85 students in grades 6-8, Parkway Middle Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 58%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
85 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)40-44%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)25-29%
58%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
37%
Black
90%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 58% FL state average).
How many students attend Parkway Middle Community School?
85 students attend Parkway Middle Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Parkway Middle Community School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Parkway Middle Community School?
Parkway Middle Community School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Parkway Middle Community School offer ?
Parkway Middle Community School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Parkway Middle Community School part of?
Parkway Middle Community School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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