Arthur And Polly Mays Conservatory Of The Arts

Arthur And Polly Mays Conservatory Of The Arts

Public Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
11700 SW 216th St,  Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
4.2
4.1
526 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Martin Reid
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
48%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Average GPA
3.23
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A-
Teachers
B
College Prep
B
Administration
B-
Resources/Facilities
B
Clubs and Activities
B-
Food
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Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.23
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
48%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
19:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
14.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
500
Verbal
550
Average ACT
21
Math
18
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
4
AP Pass Rate
22.4%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
19%
State Average
20%
Science
5%
State Average
23%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
204:1

Student Diversity

Female
70.6%
Male
29.4%
Hispanic
58.1%
Black
33.7%
White
5.8%
Two or more races
1.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#17 Best HS for the Arts in Florida
#44 Best Magnet HS in Florida
#116 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Florida International University 159 Students
Miami Dade College 145 Students
University of Miami 99 Students
Florida State University 94 Students
University of Central Florida 92 Students
University of Florida 83 Students
University of South Florida 60 Students
Florida A&M University 60 Students
University of North Florida 59 Students
Florida Atlantic University 44 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 40 Students
Fine Arts 21 Students
Business 19 Students
Music Performance 19 Students
Illustration 17 Students
Nursing 15 Students
Biology 14 Students
Arts 14 Students
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects 13 Students
Creative Writing 12 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 38 Reviews
4.0 Junior
10/24/2023
Finding more ways for students to find extra homework help. Also making sure teachers are a little bit more hands on with students.
5.0 Senior
8/18/2023
It is a great school, it's a small school so everyone knows each other, the staff is very passionate and competent.
2.0 Junior
5/11/2023
I have been in this school since I was in 8th grade, the building is very old and in very bad condition. Some staff are disrespectful, and some teachers do not teach to the best of their ability.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 9 Reviews
5.0 parent
7/24/2017
I'm pleased as long as communication is open there will be no issues.
3.0 other
6/3/2015
I attended Arthur and Polly Mays for two years and I have experienced in both the middle school and high school levels. The school is small and a lot of people live in the Goulds communities near by which means that everyone knows each other and everyone gets along relatively well (I believe that th...
5.0 student
5/22/2015
Love this school it's so aMAYSing I love the dance program I'm in 6th and I am advanced in dance they let me dance with eigth graders so I don't stay behind I have learned so much and I have become so expressive with myself my parents are forcing me to go to southwood but I never want to leave mays...
4.0 parent
2/24/2015
My daughter has never been happier in a school as she is in Mays. Every morning she wakes up with enthusiasm and eager to go to school. I love the fact that she is able to experience chorus, dance, and drama since she is currently enrolled in the theatre program. I also love that the classes are sma...

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Arthur And Polly Mays Conservatory Of The Arts is a public school for students in grades 6-12 in Miami, FL and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 526 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19:1. Academic records show that 48% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Arthur And Polly Mays Conservatory Of The Arts has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.23, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1050 and an ACT score of 21. Discover additional schools in the area, like Miami Southridge Senior High School, Cutler Bay Senior High School, Palm Glades Preparatory Academy, and more. Learn more about what Miami has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Arthur And Polly Mays Conservatory Of The Arts.

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