Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Earlington Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Earlington Heights Elementary School is located in the northeast part of Miami, FL, serving an attendance area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families in the zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Earlington Heights Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Earlington Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Earlington Heights Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1802 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
42%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
56%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Earlington Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Earlington Heights Elementary School is ranked #1802 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Earlington Heights Elementary School?
371 students attend Earlington Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Earlington Heights Elementary School students are Black, 42% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Earlington Heights Elementary School?
Earlington Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Earlington Heights Elementary School offer ?
Earlington Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Earlington Heights Elementary School part of?
Earlington Heights Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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