Ponce de Leon Middle School

Ponce de Leon Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5801 Augusto St,  Coral Gables, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
4.0
3.8
910 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Herbert M Penton
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
50%
Reading Proficiency
54%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
54%
Math Proficiency
50%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.1%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
26%
State Average
20%
Science
31%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
513:1

Student Diversity

Male
52%
Female
48%
Hispanic
86%
Black
7.4%
White
5.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#164 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 4 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/15/2018
I had an amazing time at Ponce de Leon Middle School. The teachers knew how to get you to understand the topic. The food was awesome. Faculty is great. I just wish that they could clean the bathrooms more often because they were pretty smelly. I made a lot of life long friends here. Super diverse school which is awesome!
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/10/2025
My experience at this school has been for the past 3 decades. As an alumni and parent, I have seen changes with every administration. Currently, the school teachers, administration, and staff are amazing. They care so much for their students and have tackled issues through the pandemic and took cont...
1.0 student
10/21/2023
This school made me fail I was a good student and never did anything bad but the kids kept bullying me after I stood out for myself I got to CSI this is a very bad school I don't recommend it for anyone
5.0 parent
5/1/2023
Ponce is an amazing middle school that welcomes children from vastly diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds. There are 2 different academic programs- the normal Miami-Dade curriculum as well as IB (International Baccalaureate) which is a more rigorous scholastic program. Teachers welcome pa...
1.0 other
5/1/2023
horrible school, kids here are insensitive and always make fun of minorities. The teachers lack care for the students' health.

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Ponce de Leon Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Coral Gables, FL and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 910 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 50% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 54% are proficient in reading. Ponce de Leon Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $2,275,375. Discover additional schools in the area, like Coral Gables Senior High School, International Studies Preparatory Academy, South Miami Senior High School, and more. Learn more about what Coral Gables has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Ponce de Leon Middle School.

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