Herbert A. Ammons Middle School

Herbert A. Ammons Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
17475 SW 157th Ave,  Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
4.2
3.8
978 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Maria Costa
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
85%
Reading Proficiency
87%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
85%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
45
Full Time Teachers
45
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
1%
State Average
22%
Science
4%
State Average
26%
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
347:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.9%
Male
48.1%
Hispanic
81.7%
White
7.5%
Black
6.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.6%
Two or more races
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#7 Niche Standout MS in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.2 8 Reviews
5.0 Alum
1/10/2024
This school is an amazing program to advance you in high school and college. It gives you so many materials to succeed and offers an IB seat guaranteed at any high school when you graduate. The staff is supportive and unlike any other.
5.0 Alum
10/9/2018
I attended this middle school. And my overall experience was great, loved my teachers, the staff and the school. Awesome experience i will forever be an Eagle at heart.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 28 Reviews
1.0 other
4/17/2025
I'm extremely disappointed with my experience at this school. From the beginning, the staff have been disrespectful, dismissive, and completely unprofessional. Instead of offering support or understanding, they often talk down to students and make you feel like a burden for asking questions or needi...
1.0 other
4/17/2025
I’m extremely disappointed with my experience at this school. From the beginning, the staff were unprofessional and incredibly disrespectful. Instead of being supportive or helpful, they were dismissive, rude, and at times even condescending.I expected a safe and welcoming environment, but what I go...
1.0 other
9/29/2024
I am extremely disappointed in what is supposed to be the best middle school in the area. While the school may have many academic accolades and achievements the overall culture is not a good fit for my child or family. Teachers are rude and lack empathy/compassion. Things like too bad so sad is just...
3.0 other
4/2/2020
It is literally the most overrated Middle school in the area.

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Herbert A. Ammons Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Miami, FL, in the Richmond West neighborhood, and is served by the Miami-Dade County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 978 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 85% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Herbert A. Ammons Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $792,531. Discover additional schools in the area, like Grace Baptist Academy, Cutler Bay Christian Academy, Inc., Career Prep Academy of South Florida, and more. Learn more about what Miami has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Herbert A. Ammons Middle School.

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