Top Rankings
Miami-Dade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 417 public elementary schools serving 233,672 students in Miami-Dade School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Miami-Dade School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
538 Schools
3,448 Schools
# Students
329,458 Students
2,014,261 Students
# Teachers
17,411 Teachers
121,839 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Miami-Dade School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#37 out of 73 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
52%
Graduation Rate
90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.70
# American Indian Students
130 Students
5,213 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,595 Students
54,581 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
241,400 Students
717,639 Students
% Hispanic Students
73%
36%
# Black Students
61,353 Students
430,351 Students
% Black Students
19%
21%
# White Students
20,822 Students
718,196 Students
% White Students
6%
36%
# Hawaiian Students
111 Students
3,439 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,047 Students
84,912 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8,977
54,476
# Students in K Grade:
21,594
198,615
# Students in 1st Grade:
21,801
201,106
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23,089
204,688
# Students in 3rd Grade:
24,467
213,063
# Students in 4th Grade:
23,221
203,126
# Students in 5th Grade:
25,345
218,041
# Students in 6th Grade:
24,980
213,379
# Students in 7th Grade:
26,092
210,248
# Students in 8th Grade:
26,615
217,003
# Students in 9th Grade:
26,227
21,631
# Students in 10th Grade:
26,698
20,624
# Students in 11th Grade:
25,270
18,680
# Students in 12th Grade:
25,082
19,581
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,123 is higher than the state median of $12,135. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,617 is higher than the state median of $11,783. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4,325 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$4,158 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,123
$12,135
Spending / Student
$12,617
$11,783
Best Miami-Dade School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: 98%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #22.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Grades: K-8
| 510 students
Rank: #33.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Grades: K-8
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Grades: PK-5
| 1,206 students
Rank: #55.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: 6-8
| 267 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Somerset Charter Middle School South Miami Campus
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Somerset Preparatory Sunset
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Grades: K-8
| 403 students
Rank: #88.
Somerset Elementary School South Miami Campus
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #99.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Grades: 6-8
| 986 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Grades: PK-8
| 772 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Doral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: K-5
| 1,081 students
Rank: #1212.
True North Classical South
Charter School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7900 Sw 86th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 405-7373
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 405-7373
Grades: K-8
| 361 students
Rank: #1313.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Grades: 6-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #1414.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Grades: PK-12
| 873 students
Rank: #1515.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Grades: PK-5
| 981 students
Rank: #1616.
Bridgeprep Interamerican Campus
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
621 Beacom Blvd
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-4833
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-4833
Grades: K-8
| 180 students
Rank: #1717.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Grades: 6-12
| 922 students
Rank: #1818.
Doral Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,343 students
Rank: #1919.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2020.
Somerset Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #2121.
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
301 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Grades: K-8
| 267 students
Rank: #2222.
Archimedean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #2323.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #2424.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Grades: 6-8
| 978 students
Rank: #2525.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Grades: K-8
| 1,031 students
Rank: #2626.
Somerset Bay
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Grades: K-5
| 443 students
Rank: #2727.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Grades: 6-12
| 1,756 students
Rank: #2828.
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12829 Sw 272nd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Homestead, FL 33032
(305) 258-3676
Grades: PK-8
| 1,084 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 6-8
| 320 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Kendall Square K-8 Center
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9325 Sw 169 Place
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0352
Miami, FL 33196
(305) 382-0352
Grades: K-8
| 302 students
Rank: #3131.
Academir Charter School West
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14880 Sw 26th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911
Grades: K-8
| 721 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Calusa Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Coral Reef Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7955 Sw 152nd St
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 235-1464
Miami, FL 33157
(305) 235-1464
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #3434.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Grades: PK-8
| 823 students
Rank: #3535.
Highly Inquisitive And Versatile Education (Hive) Preparator
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Grades: K-8
| 846 students
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