International Studies Charter Middle, 2480 SW Eighth St.: grades 6-8, 320 students (NCES 2024-25), an A in Florida's 2026 grades.
Last checked Oct. 10, 2026. Sources: the International Studies Charter Middle website, the Florida Department of Education’s 2026 school grades file and the federal NCES school directory.
International Studies Charter Middle School serves grades 6 to 8 on the same Calle Ocho campus, at 2480 SW Eighth St., as International Studies Charter High. It earned an A in each of the last three years, with 81% of possible points in 2026.
Who to call
- Front office: 305-643-2955, 2480 SW Eighth St., Miami, FL 33135
- School website: ischs.net
- District main line: Miami-Dade County Public Schools, 305-995-1000
| Address | 2480 SW Eighth St., Miami, FL 33135 |
| Phone | 305-643-2955 |
| Grades | 6 to 8 |
| Type | Charter school |
| State school number | 13-6045 |
Principal
Principal Alina Riveron Lopez, according to the school’s website.
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 320 students in the 2024-25 school year, with 21 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers, a ratio of 15.2 students per teacher.
Programs
The school’s website, shared with the high school, lists a French program and a sixth to ninth grade counselor who also advises on dual enrollment.
State report card
Florida grades every public school A to F. The state says school grades “provide an easily understandable way to measure the performance of a school,” in its 2026 school grades overview.
| School year | Grade |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 | A (81% of possible points) |
| 2024-25 | A |
| 2023-24 | A |
From the 2026 grades file, where achievement is the share of tested students at grade level or above:
- English language arts achievement: 83%
- Math achievement: 92%
- Science achievement: 84%
- Social studies achievement: 95%
- Middle school acceleration: 81%
The full report card is on the state’s Florida school report cards site.
How to apply
Charter schools have no attendance zone. Families apply through the “Apply Today” link on the school website. Florida’s controlled open enrollment rules let families from any district apply to a school that has not reached capacity.
Calendar and bell times
Check the school’s website for its calendar and bell times.
More on Miami schools
- Every public school in Miami
- Our Miami schools guide for the district calendar, registration and grades
Frequently asked questions
What grades does International Studies Charter Middle serve?
Grades 6 through 8, at 2480 SW Eighth St., Miami.
What is International Studies Charter Middle’s school grade?
It earned an A in Florida’s 2026 school grades for the 2025-26 school year, with 81% of possible points, after an A in 2025.
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