The Best Middle Schools In Miami Gardens

To start off, we do not recommend any of the middle schools located in Miami Gardens. However, we do recommend the Somerset Academy Middle (Miramar K-8), Glades Middle School located in Miramar, and the Pembroke Pines Charter Middle School located in Pembroke Pines.  

Greatschools.org rates Somerset Academy Middle a 10/10, Pembroke Pines Charter Middle a 9/10, and Glades Middle a 7/10. And all of these schools also receive an “A” from the FDOE’s school accountability report.  

Before diving into each school’s academic performance, note that both Somerset Academy Middle and Pembroke Pines Charter Middle are a part of Broward County’s public charter school system, so students have to apply and be selected to attend these schools. Whereas, this is not the case for Glades Middle. 

In terms of academic performance, Somerset Academy Middle takes the cake, scoring a 100% proficiency in math, a 100% proficiency in English, and an 89% proficiency in science—in short, absolutely amazing. Pembroke Pines Charter Middle follows closely behind with a 78% proficiency in math, an 84% proficiency in English, and an 83% proficiency in science. And then comes Glades Middle, scoring a 62% proficiency in math, a 66% proficiency in English, and a 54% proficiency in science. However, note that Glades Middle still exceeds the state standards for standardized testing in every one of these subjects. 

Somerset Academy Middle doesn’t have a review or parent testimony listed on greatschools.org, and the other schools receive mixed reviews, so it’s worth checking out each school’s website and reading the reviews that are present on greatschools.org.  

However, one Glades Middle parent did say, “Middle school is a rough time in anyone's life. Coming from the nurturing environment of elementary school to six classes with teachers, students, schedules, activities, etc. is daunting even for the most well-adjusted child. Glades Middle has made this difficult transition a very smooth one for my son. You hear horror stories in middle school, don't let those stories sway you from coming to Glades.” 

Remember you can always explore more middle schools in our Pembroke Pines and Miramar guides if you’re unsatisfied with these options.