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Banyan Elementary School

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Banyan Elementary School ranks 953 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

953^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Banyan Elementary School is a mid-sized public school in Miami, FL, serving 340 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Miami-Dade district, and it stands out for its exceptional early-grade math performance and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area.

One of the school's greatest strengths is its strong foundation in the early grades. In 3rd and 4th grade, math proficiency is remarkably high, with 84% and 87% of students meeting standards, respectively—well above the district average. However, this success hits a wall in 5th grade, where math proficiency drops sharply to just 52%. This dramatic decline is not seen at nearby schools like Emerson Elementary (75%) or Seminole Elementary (85%), suggesting a specific challenge with the 5th-grade math curriculum or instruction. Similarly, while English Language Arts scores are solid, 5th-grade science proficiency (46%) is the lowest among all neighboring schools and far below the district average of 59%.

On a positive note, Banyan has an exceptionally engaged student body, with only 11.4% of students chronically absent—a rate far lower than the district average (28.2%) and most nearby schools, such as Coral Terrace Elementary (23.2%). This strong attendance suggests a motivated community, making the academic struggles in 5th grade even more puzzling. The school also spends a significant amount per student ($16,288), higher than high-performing peers like Tropical Elementary ($13,828), indicating that the recent performance decline is likely about how resources are used, not a lack of funding. Overall, Banyan is a school with a solid early foundation and strong family engagement, but it faces a critical need to address the "5th-grade wall" in math and science to reverse its downward trajectory.

340

Students ?

14.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,288

Per pupil spending ?

44.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3060 SW 85th Ave
Miami, FL 33155

(305) 221-4011

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Banyan Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Rockway Middle School
High:	Southwest Miami Senior High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

97.9%

White:

1.5%

Asian:

0.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 72nd percentile in 2016 → 57th in 2026

Strengths

✓Above the Florida median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 15 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 14 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school65%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

953^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 28% (2016) to top 43% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

141^st of 279Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	57.1	953 of 2240	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	69.6	652 of 2258	71.1%	★★★★☆
2024	68.0	681 of 2256	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.6	783 of 2240	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	82.6	355 of 2219	84.0%	★★★★☆
2021	63.2	785 of 2247	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	61.0	815 of 2182	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.7	742 of 2118	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2017	62.4	780 of 2112	63.1%	★★★☆☆
2016	71.2	579 of 2087	72.3%	★★★★☆
2014	78.4	396 of 2064	80.8%	★★★★☆
2013	78.6	376 of 2029	81.5%	★★★★☆
2012	79.4	358 of 1984	82.0%	★★★★☆
2011	70.6	578 of 1985	70.9%	★★★★☆
2010	74.9	439 of 1919	77.1%	★★★★☆
2009	70.7	518 of 1847	72.0%	★★★★☆
2008	67.6	596 of 1789	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.3	552 of 1786	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	51.8	837 of 1688	50.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math73%+9 vs state

English Language Arts63%~ state avg

Science46%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Banyan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3060 SW 85th Ave	Miami	33155	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-4011	340	23	14.7	44.4%	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	333 (97.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	57.1	953^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.5%		69.6	652^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	71.1%	301	67.0	68.0	54.0				84.0	87.0	52.0				46.0						$16,288	$1,327	$14,961
Emerson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8001 SW 36th St	Miami	33155	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 264-5757	289	19	15.2	47.1%	12 (4.2%)	2 (0.7%)	273 (94.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	82.7	317^th of 2240 public elementary schools	85.8%		73	554^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.5%	237	72.0	89.0	71.0				89.0	89.0	75.0				67.0						$16,097	$1,425	$14,671
Rockway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2790 SW 93rd Ct	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-1192	370	24	15.4	55.1%	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	364 (98.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.2	1015^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.7%		67.2	711^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.5%	304	54.0	59.0	62.0				76.0	78.0	63.0				48.0						$15,228	$1,638	$13,590
Everglades K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	8375 SW 16th St	Miami	33155	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 264-4154	912	64	14.2	57.0%	13 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	894 (98.0%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	64.6	763^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	65.9%		58.2	922^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	59.2%	159	65.0	60.0	75.0	58.0	68.0	60.0	68.0	63.0	76.0	80.0	80.0	53.0	76.0	48.0	90.0	90.0	91.0	89.0	$17,959	$2,929	$15,029
Olympia Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9797 SW 40th St	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-3821	318	22	14.4	68.9%	3 (0.9%)	5 (1.6%)	310 (97.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51.3	1106^th of 2240 public elementary schools	50.6%		60.2	879^th of 2258 public elementary schools	61.1%	227	52.0	40.0	73.0				71.0	77.0	67.0				45.0						$19,718	$2,721	$16,997
Coral Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-5632	782	51	15.3	46.3%	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	757 (96.8%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	74.2	522^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	76.7%		81.3	384^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.0%	138	73.0	74.0	73.0				80.0	71.0	65.0				67.0						$14,368	$1,603	$12,765
Flagami Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	920 SW 76th Ave	Miami	33144	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 261-2031	381	26	14.6	48.3%	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	375 (98.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	60.6	860^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.6%		64.7	763^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	66.2%	97	55.0	65.0	62.0				85.0	73.0	65.0				55.0						$16,655	$2,083	$14,572
Coral Terrace Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6801 SW 24th St	Miami	33155	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 262-8300	462	31	14.9	50.0%	12 (2.6%)	4 (0.9%)	443 (95.9%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52.7	1082^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	51.7%		42.3	1293^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	42.7%	211	63.0	65.0	48.0				80.0	65.0	63.0				53.0						$14,910	$1,387	$13,524
Seminole Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	121 SW 78th Pl	Miami	33144	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 261-7071	508	33	15.3	56.3%	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	501 (98.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	86	232^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	89.6%		70.7	620^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.5%	388	82.0	74.0	66.0				88.0	89.0	85.0				77.0						$13,828	$1,463	$12,364
Tropical Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4545 SW 104th Ave	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-0284	367	29	12.6	45.0%	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	359 (97.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	66.7	711^th of 2240 public elementary schools	68.3%		70.5	628^th of 2258 public elementary schools	72.2%	83	55.0	50.0	81.0				72.0	69.0	86.0				72.0						$20,675	$2,347	$18,328

Frequently Asked Questions about Banyan Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Banyan Elementary School?

Students at Banyan Elementary School are 98% Hispanic, 1% White.

What district is Banyan Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

Is Banyan Elementary School a good school?

Banyan Elementary School ranks 953^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Banyan Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 340 students attended Banyan Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Banyan Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Banyan Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Rockway Middle School
High : Southwest Miami Senior High

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