Miami-Dade School District

1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33132-1308
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

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 2025 school year, there are 163 public charter schools serving 85,722 students in Miami-Dade School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public charter schools in Florida.
Public Charter Schools in Miami-Dade School District have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Florida public charter school average of 57%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 59% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public charter school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
543 Schools
758 Schools
# Students
338,485 Students
398,152 Students
# Teachers
16,846 Teachers
17,602 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Miami-Dade School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (FL)
#20 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
55%
52%
56%
52%
51%
52%
88%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.67
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
75%
47%
% Black
17%
18%
% White
6%
29%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,770 is higher than the state median of $11,962. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,278 is higher than the state median of $11,615. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$4,325 MM
$34,349 MM
Spending
$4,158 MM
$33,354 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,770
$11,962
Spending / Student
$12,278
$11,615

Best Miami-Dade School District Public Charter Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: K-5
| 504 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Archimedean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: K-5
| 643 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Grades: K-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #55.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: 6-8
| 281 students
Rank: #66.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 6-8
| 329 students
Rank: #77.
Doral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: K-5
| 1,091 students
Rank: #88.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: 6-8
| 182 students
Rank: #99.
Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Grades: 9-12
| 384 students
Rank: #1010.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,414 students
Rank: #1111.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Grades: K-8
| 425 students
Rank: #1212.
Renaissance Elementary Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10651 Nw 19th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-2225
Grades: K-5
| 893 students
Rank: #1313.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Grades: 6-8
| 317 students
Rank: #1414.
Pinecrest Glades Academy
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15250 Sw Eighth St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Grades: K-5
| 957 students
Rank: #1515.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Grades: K-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #1616.
Archimedean Upper Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 9-12
| 324 students
Rank: #1717.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Grades: K-8
| 432 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Academir Charter School West
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14880 Sw 26th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911
Grades: K-8
| 725 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Grades: K-8
| 225 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Mater At Mount Sinai
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4300 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33140
(305) 604-1453
Grades: K-5
| 151 students
Rank: #18 - 2118. - 21.
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15130 Sw 80th St
Miami, FL 33193
(305) 386-0800
Grades: K-5
| 728 students
Rank: #2222.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Grades: K-8
| 845 students
Rank: #2323.
Somerset Academy Kendall
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9790 Sw 107 Ct
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 924-2554
Grades: K-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2424.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Grades: 6-8
| 242 students
Rank: #2525.
Doral Academy Charter High School
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11100 Nw 27th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9950
Grades: 9-12
| 2,067 students
Rank: #2626.
Somerset Academy Bay
Charter School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Rank: #2727.
Mater Gardens Academy
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9010 Nw 178th Ln
Hialeah, FL 33018
(305) 512-9775
Grades: K-8
| 802 students
Rank: #2828.
Mater Academy Bay Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
22025 Sw 87th Ave
Miami, FL 33190
(305) 969-5989
Grades: K-5
| 966 students
Rank: #2929.
Somerset Gables Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
624 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626
Grades: K-8
| 469 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
301 Westward Dr
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 863-8030
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Miami Children's Museum Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
980 Macarthur Cswy
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 329-3758
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #3232.
Somerset Academy
Charter School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
18491 Sw 134th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 969-6074
Grades: K-5
| 806 students
Rank: #3333.
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
14301 Sw 42nd St
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 207-1027
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #3434.
Pinecrest Cove Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4101 Sw 107th Ave
Miami, FL 33165
(305) 480-2097
Grades: K-8
| 934 students
Rank: #3535.
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
8390 Nw 53rd St
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 569-2223
Grades: K-5
| 1,085 students
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 543 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 338,485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in FL)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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