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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 433 public elementary schools serving 239,318 students in Miami-Dade School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Miami-Dade School District have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 56%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
543 Schools
3,488 Schools
# Students
338,485 Students
2,038,029 Students
# Teachers
16,846 Teachers
118,158 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#19 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
52%
Graduation Rate
86%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
75%
37%
% Black
17%
21%
% White
6%
34%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
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.
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 Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 93:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: 6-8 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Somerset Academy Elementary School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
True North Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 96% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Gr: K-12 | 1,360 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 95% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Gr: 6-12 | 926 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Gr: PK-5 | 1,189 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Gr: 6-12 | 1,548 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #99.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Gr: K-8 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1111.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Miami Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 182 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Doral Academy
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Gr: K-5 | 1,091 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Archimedean Academy
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Gr: K-5 | 643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Gr: 6-8 | 970 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1515.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Gr: 6-8 | 1,008 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Gr: 6-8 | 1,414 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1717.
Palmetto Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 639 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1818.
Pinecrest Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Gr: PK-5 | 968 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1919.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Gr: PK-8 | 770 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2020.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Gr: K-5 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2121.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Gr: 6-12 | 1,841 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Young Womens Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1150 Sw 1st St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 575-1200
Gr: 6-12 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2323.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Charter School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Gr: K-8 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Iprep Academy North
(Math: 88% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1420 Ne 215th St
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Miami, FL 33179
(305) 655-3909
Gr: 6-12 | 513 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2626.
Springview Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1122 Bluebird Ave
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2727.
Somerset Academy Bay Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: 6-8 | 242 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2828.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Gr: K-8 | 1,032 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2929.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Gr: PK-5 | 526 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3030.
Hive Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5855 Nw 171st St
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 231-4888
Gr: K-8 | 845 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3131.
George W. Carver Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
238 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Gr: PK-5 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3232.
Somerset Academy Bay
Charter School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9500 Sw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 274-0682
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3333.
Pinecrest Glades Academy
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
15250 Sw Eighth St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Gr: K-5 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3434.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Gr: PK-8 | 830 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #35 - 3835. - 38.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Gr: K-8 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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