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School Comparison

PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL (751:1 vs. 455:1).
  • PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL (300 vs. 163).
  • SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL (236 vs. 129).
  • Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL (300 vs. 163).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher gifted & talented than PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL (236 vs. 129).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL (6 vs. 0).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL (751:1 vs. 455:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
$13,138.35
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
$13,138.35
Local revenue share
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
57.4%
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
57.4%
State revenue share
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
23.1%
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
23.1%
Federal revenue share
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
19.6%
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
19.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
PONCE DE LEON MIDDLE SCHOOL
31.5%
SOUTH MIAMI MIDDLE SCHOOL
31.5%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Miami-Dade County
$68,694
Miami-Dade County
$68,694
Poverty rate
Miami-Dade County
14.9%
Miami-Dade County
14.9%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Miami-Dade County
33.2%
Miami-Dade County
33.2%
Unemployment rate
Miami-Dade County
2.4%
Miami-Dade County
2.4%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.