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Nautilus Middle School
(305) 532-3481
4301 Michigan Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Level: 7-8
District: Miami-Dade County Public Schools

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Census Info	Value	Year
White, non-Hispanic:	23.55%	(2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:	7.59%	(2008)
Hispanic:	65.52%	(2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:	1.28%	(2008)
Multiracial:	1.87%	(2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:	0.2%	(2008)
Student Teacher Ratio:	18.13%	(2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:	65.22%	(2008)

Nautilus Middle School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating	3
Average Principals Rating	4
Average Teachers Rating	4
Average Activities Rating	4
Average Parents Rating	3
Average Safety Rating	3

Nautilus Middle School Reviews


Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2009-02-12 “This is one of my favorite schools that I have ever volunteered at. I am gald to have my kid enrolled in this school.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 2 2008-08-25 “I haven't attended Nautilus Middle School for very long but so far it's O.K. The thing that bothers me, however, is the lack of disipline with the students. They push and shove each other in the halls, and are almost constantly cursing. Some will form little groups in the halls, and block the other students. This causes many students to be late for class. Also, many are loud and unruly and have no respect for school property or other kids property. They put their garbage into other students bookbags, and write and draw things in text books that would get them suspended at my old school. I think the school staff should watch the students more carefully, and try to have some ACTUAL control over them.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2008-07-08 “I go to nautilus middle school and i am starting a new school grade by going to 8th grade and to tell you the truth i learned alot :) my teacher were: Ms.Bolt(dance) Mr.Mccoy(civics) Ms.Hoyer (reading) she is a new teacher but is awesome too :) Ms. Bonnet (Math) Ms.Bolt(drama) Ms.Miyares (science)!! they are all great teachers and i'm going to miss them all :'( - Luz :DDDD” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 4 2008-06-24 “I have worked at Nautilus for two years but have 20 years in the Miami Dade County School System. Every school has its problems but the problems at Nautilus are minor compared to other locations at which I have taught. Some of the students are a bit immature in their behavior and this makes them seem rude. The staff is excellent as a whole and very dedicated to helping students to succeed. Unlike the school I left, they administration is very supportive of the teaching staff. Parents are welcomed as volunteers and a active in school policy through a PTSA that is truly oustanding and an active ESAAC committee.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2008-06-10 “I have attened Nautilus Middle School for two years and I have to say this is indeed a great school. The enviornment is just perfect for a good education, which I have recieved with great joy. The teachers are great. All I have to say is that NMS has to improve in organization and teamwork. The lunch lines were huge sometimes, although the end of the year food fights were controlled very well. In my opinion they have to become a bit more strict with the punishments they give, since everyone has to realize no student really cares about a simple detention, although I as a student do. I love Nautilus Middle School since it gave me a knowledge probably no other school would have given me.” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 3 2008-05-19 “I worked there as a substitute teacher many times and unless your student is in a gifted program I would worry about them getting mixed up with the wrong crowd there. Many rude and disrespectful students who are more worried about being accepted by their classmates than their actual work. Easily one of the worst schools I have worked at; Feinberg/Fisher K-8 Center might be a better choice to send your child to.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2008-05-06 “Its students were very rough as I once walked through the Nautilus doors for dismissal at 3:40 p.m. Although, the skills learned at this middle school are admiringly extraordinary.” Posted By: student Quality Score: decline 2008-02-05 “I really like this school. Its in great condition. The restrooms are clean. And faculties are great.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2007-10-08 “Okay, at first I was mad about the block schedule, but I've adjusted to it now and actually prefer it. The peer mediation program is excellent and the teachers for me this year (Dr. Glatzer, Mr. Hickey, and Mr. Quesada) are witty, far from boring and make the learning experience enjoyable. I'm actually paying attention in geometry!” Posted By: student Quality Score: 5 2007-10-07 “I love this school!!!! I went to Nautilus last year as a seventh grader and it was a pretty good year. I left the school a month before school was over, but now I realize that was a bad choice to do. I been to two different schools called Citrus Grove Middle And Rockway Middle, but I liked Nautilus much better. The uniform was alright, but I'm glad they're letting us wear shorts. I loved my teachers. They were smart and funny and I always had a good time in their class, but when it was time to work, it was time to work. I would like to thank Mr. McCoy (civics), Ms.Bonnet (math), Ms. Davis (language arts), Mr. Cotabarren (french), Mrs. Linton (science), and Ms. Bolt (dance) for educating me the best way possible and helping me enjoy my school year at Nautilus Middle School!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2007-08-28 “I was worried because it's a big change for the kids, from Elementary to Middle and schelude, but the school has given us all the info We need and I'm very Happy with the Teachers and School Personnel.” Posted By: other Quality Score: decline 2007-08-13 “As a former dedicated aide at NMS, there are many pros and cons. Pros- wonderful, supportive staff; mostly professional & smart; decent working environment; Good kids; Cons- many out of control children (discipline); lack of parental support / lack of communication w/parents- many speak only spanish & do not care; large classes; focus is on the FCAT & Testing, not quality of teachers or student work; worry too much about Title 1 money.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2007-07-17 “This school has frequent changes in administration and teachers. Moslty due to lack of teamwork. The Gifted program is avergae. As a parent I find this school to be mediocure. Good teachers just have no support!” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-09-19 “As the head of the Advocates for Gifted and Advanced Education,www.giftedadv.org, Nautilus has responded fully to the requests of parents to improve the Gifted program by establishing high school courses, the appointment of a Gifted Chair and a highly competitve Junior Scholars Academy which now has a waiting list for entrance. It progressed from a C to A school, a model for replication. Its curriculum for gifted and advanced education surpases any private school in the County. It is a testimony to parent,faculty and administrative collaboration.The students are inclusive and diverse. Concert and Jazz band have received many national awards. Highest 7th grade math FCAT scores in County. Principal, Assistant Principals are effective and parent friendly. I am poud to have my son and recently,my daughter in the Nautilus community.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2006-09-19 “My daughter started this year her 7th grade in Nautilus Scholars Academy Program and she's doing really good, enjoying her classes and feeling very stimulated by her teachers. My husband and I were impressed to meet them at the open house and learn how they make their classes more challenging for this group of advanced students. We've heard some stories about violence in the school, but so far the only incident our daughter had is that the lost of her cell phone in the cafeteria and still no one has turned it in. We're really looking forward to help in any way possible to support Nautilus faculty in their efforts to provide a great education and a safe environment.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: decline 2006-06-10 “great programs, great new principal. My kids enjoy the after school clubs” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 2 2006-05-17 “Terrible school. My child does not feel safe.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2006-05-09 “Nautilus is an excellent school. My son came from North Beach Elem's gifted program which provides excellent preparation for the gifted program at Nautilus. He has taken algebra1, earth space science, biology and geometry all for high school credit while at Nautilus. Unfortunately the language arts program needs serious improvement as the gifted kids seem to be in a holding pattern for 2 years, compared to the advanced reading they did at North Beach's gifted program where they covered several works of Shakespeare. The music program is first rate, my son was in the orchestra & they went to Orlando for competition in 2005.The sports programs are excellent as well, boys softball was competitive this year as well as track & field teams. Not many field trips this year though. Parent involvement is phenomenal. The gifted association was instrumental in getting a fulltime gifted coordinator and the PTSA is award winning.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2006-05-07 “Middle school age is not easy in any area of life. I believe Nautilus has improved under the direction of Ms. Figueredo; already this year's 8th grade writing scores were the highest in the district. My son is in the gifted program and taking advanced high school credit courses. He is also in the elective music program. The only problem I see is parental involvement. Children at this age need more of it. There are parents that don't even attend the musical shows their own children are playing in. There will always be good and not so good teachers. Nautilus offers a great afterschool tutoring program for those that need it - parents need to stay involved and know what their child needs to learn, succeed and move on -” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-02-15 “My son attended nautilus for two years in the gifted program. His best academic teaches (trinidad and jackson) are no longer there and I see the difference. I have taken my 7th grade daughter out to home school her with core academic classes, but have left her in her concert band (great program with mr. Modia) and have changed her to an honors level science class. The school has a new principal this year and she is great. I expect nautilus to improve its scores from previous years with ms. Figeredo at the wheel.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 3 2006-01-12 “My oldest son attended Nautilus Middle about two years ago, and my youngest son is there too. Both are in the gifted program and I agree with the parent that gave a very good review about it. But when it comes to review the school as whole, there are some obsrvations to take into account. The school is really chaotic at the beginning of the school year in relation to elective classes and schedules. God help you if your kid does not get the right schedule! Parents and students are directed to so many different administration people without a fast response.According to my son, the new principal is into practicing for the FCAT.That was not the case with the other principal. My oldest son's L.A. teacher didn't 'believe' in preparing for the FCAT, so you can imagine what kind of results you get.Oldest principal totally unresponsive about this matter.” Posted By: teacher Quality Score: 3 2005-07-12 “School totally unresponsive to the needs of kids who require additional help on areas such as FCAT. Not conducive to a good learning environment, because of unruly children.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 4 2005-06-03 “I think nautilus middle school is a good school because the teachers are good, the organization is good, and because it is clean.” Posted By: staff Quality Score: 4 2005-04-12 “Nautilus middle is a school with many children attending it. Many of the students attending Nautilus middle school are students that want to learn. Many just are looking for love and attention and the only way that they are going to be able to get is if we the parents help the school to make it a better place so that the students that attend Nautilus middle school say that they want there brothers and sisters to go there and while they where there they enjoyed it.” Posted By: former student Quality Score: 1 2005-01-31 “This school is terrible. Teachers have no control over their classes, and there are fights constantly. I'm happy I transferred schools.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 5 2004-12-13 “My family moved into this school district 2 years ago and my daughter started 6th grade at Nautilus in the middle of the school year. I cannot tell you enough how welcoming the administration was to our daughter and really got her up to speed quickly. Her principal and home room teacher when above and beyond. My daughter continues to thrive in this school.” Posted By: student Quality Score: 1 2004-08-04 “I went to this school last year as a 7th grader. This shcool is HORRIBLE. The principle is super nice...but has no control over the school. There are fights everyday, the teachers are bad (mine were terrible). I felt that I didn't learn anything. The only kids that got attention were the kids whose parents alomost lived in the school and basicly got the grades for the kids. The kids are discusting. Hate to say it...but so were my friends, they would pierce them selves during class, that is if they ever attended it. Kids are constantly skipping class. I hate it. Thats why I really would not like to attend this school ever ever again.” Posted By: parent Quality Score: 4 2003-09-09 “The new principal, Dr. Welker. is fantastic. He has 'raised the bar' academically for all students.”