Palmetto Middle School
Pinecrest, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 238-3911
Fax: (305) 233-4849
District: Dade
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 1079 students
Pinecrest's Palmetto Middle School serves grades 6-8 in the Dade district. It is among the few public middle schools in Florida to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10.
Palmetto Middle School is a public school in the Dade school district located in Pinecrest, FL. The principal of Palmetto Middle School is Mr. Jesus Gonzalez. As of 2015, the students are 43.4% Hispanic; 36.1% White, non-Hispanic; 13.3% Black, non-Hispanic; 6.1% Asian; 0.9% Multiracial; and 0.3% Native American or Native Alaskan. 35.1% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 4.4% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 43.4% | 68.3% | 30.7% |
| White, non-Hispanic | 36.1% | 7.5% | 40.2% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 13.3% | 22.4% | 22.7% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Multiracial | 0.9% | 0.6% | 3.3% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.3% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | — | 0% | 0.1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 35.1% | 73.4% | 58.4% |
| English learners | 4.4% | 19.4% | 9.5% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weston | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Weston | FL | 0 mi | |
| 2 | Doral Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Doral | FL | 0 mi | |
| 3 | No neighborhood name | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Homestead | FL | 0 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Coast Guard Opa Locka | 0 mi. |
| Homestead Air Base | 0 mi. |
| Miami Coast Guard | 0 mi. |
| US Southern Command | 0 mi. |
