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Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

Q: Is Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School a good school?

Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks 903 rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

903^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 60% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is a public school in Cutler Bay, FL, serving 731 students in grades PK-5 within the Miami-Dade school district. This school stands out for its steady, reliable performance, earning a 3-star rating for six consecutive years—a welcome contrast to the dramatic ups and downs seen at some nearby schools, like Pine Villa Elementary School, which dropped from a 4-star to a 1-star rating in just one year. While it doesn't reach the top-tier status of nearby Mater Academy Bay Elementary or Whispering Pines Elementary School, Whigham offers a stable, middle-ground option for families, especially when compared to schools like Goulds Elementary School and Robert Russa Moton Elementary School, which have recently struggled with lower ratings.

The school shows clear academic strengths and one notable challenge. Early literacy is a highlight, with 3rd and 4th grade English Language Arts proficiency rates (68% and 69%) exceeding both district and state averages. Fifth-grade science is also a strong point, with 63% of students proficient, outperforming the district (59%) and state (60%). However, 5th-grade math is a persistent weakness, with only 50% of students proficient—well below the district (67%) and state (62%) averages. This math slump has been a pattern for three years, suggesting a need for targeted support in that area. On a positive note, chronic absenteeism at Whigham (23.7%) is significantly lower than at many nearby schools, such as Pine Villa Elementary School (42.2%) and Robert Russa Moton Elementary School (44.1%), indicating a more engaged student body.

Whigham also stands out for its efficient use of resources. It spends $16,345 per student, which is moderate compared to neighbors like Gulfstream Elementary School ($24,595) and Pine Villa Elementary School ($24,452), both of which have lower academic rankings. Additionally, the percentage of students eligible for free or reduced lunch has been steadily declining, from 64.7% in 2022-2023 to 53.35% in 2024-2025, a positive trend that may reflect a changing community. For parents seeking a consistent, well-rounded school in a competitive area, Whigham offers a solid choice, especially for families who value strong early literacy and science programs.

731

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,345

Per pupil spending ?

53.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

21545 SW 87th Ave
Cutler Bay, FL 33189

(305) 234-4840

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Cutler Bay Middle
High:	Miami Southridge Senior High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

77.2%

African American:

15.6%

White:

5.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 43rd percentile in 2016 → 60th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 17 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Florida median (60th percentile)

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school64%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

903^rd of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 40%▲ up 17 pts since 2016

From bottom 43% (2016) to top 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

134^th 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	59.2	903 of 2240	59.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	52.8	1053 of 2258	53.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.7	931 of 2256	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.6	979 of 2240	56.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.0	797 of 2219	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.7	1069 of 2247	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	56.5	929 of 2182	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	47.7	1117 of 2118	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	54.2	955 of 2112	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2016	42.7	1199 of 2087	42.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	36.4	1348 of 2064	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2013	31.2	1452 of 2029	28.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	44.9	1113 of 1984	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	27.9	1534 of 1985	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	24.2	1551 of 1919	19.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	39.6	1207 of 1847	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	28.1	1370 of 1789	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	24.2	1431 of 1786	19.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	37.0	1105 of 1688	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts66%+6 vs state

Science63%+3 vs state

Math63%~ state avg

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by a parent
Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The worst school I have ever been to. Stale staff. Registration process is a huge mess. Lazy officials. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, July 24, 2014

We have had two wonderful teachers and my child did well. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, May 13, 2010

This school is a NIGHTMARE!!! Its filthy, staff is rude and appears to not care at all about anything. There is a very small amount of teachers that actually care, and the majority have nasty scowls on there faces and are completely unaware that the have a job. The school is unorganized and a mess! Close Quote

Schools Near Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

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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 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 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
Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21545 SW 87th Ave	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 234-4840	731	49	14.9	53.4%	38 (5.2%)	114 (15.6%)	564 (77.2%)	8 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.0%)	59.2	903^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	59.7%		52.8	1053^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	53.4%	150	68.0	69.0	63.0				66.0	71.0	50.0	100.0			63.0					$16,345	$1,654	$14,692
Mater Academy Bay Elementary	Public, Charter	K-5	22025 SW 87th Ave	Cutler Bay	33190	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 969-5989	917	1	917.0	52.7%	42 (4.6%)	43 (4.7%)	823 (89.7%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.7%)	91.1	111^th of 2240 public elementary schools	95.0%		90.3	162^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	92.8%	51	90.0	74.0	83.0				92.0	84.0	82.0				86.0					$11,472	$80	$11,392
Gulfstream Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20900 SW 97th Ave	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 235-6811	544	49	11.1	61.2%	27 (5.0%)	124 (22.8%)	383 (70.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	41.6	1358^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.4%		47.5	1170^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.2%	188	54.0	52.0	52.0				62.0	71.0	52.0				52.0					$24,595	$3,771	$20,824
Cutler Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20210 Coral Sea Rd	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 235-4611	430	25	17.2	64.9%	18 (4.2%)	73 (17.0%)	332 (77.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.8	1026^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%		44.4	1236^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.3%	210	62.0	57.0	64.0				64.0	77.0	52.0	94.0			54.0					$14,594	$2,026	$12,567
Whispering Pines Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18929 SW 89th Rd	Miami	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 238-7382	500	28	17.8	40.4%	80 (16.0%)	43 (8.6%)	357 (71.4%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.2%)	80	394^th of 2240 public elementary schools	82.4%		89.6	179^th of 2258 public elementary schools	92.1%	215	81.0	68.0	72.0				85.0	80.0	74.0				66.0					$13,227	$898	$12,329
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10853 SW 216th St	Cutler Bay	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 255-0064	521	25	20.8	3.6%	30 (5.8%)	126 (24.2%)	342 (65.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	42.2	1340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.2%		44.9	1225^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.7%	115	68.0	58.0	57.0	74.0	82.0	87.0	61.0	50.0	43.0	65.0	71.0	81.0	30.0	61.0	94.0		87.0	$13,099	$40	$13,058
Bel-Aire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10205 SW 194th St	Cutler Bay	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 233-5401	324	20	16.2	63.9%	6 (1.9%)	72 (22.2%)	239 (73.8%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60.7	857^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%		41.3	1317^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.7%	460	64.0	57.0	61.0				79.0	62.0	63.0				76.0					$15,328	$1,573	$13,755
Goulds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23555 SW 112th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-4400	497	35	14.2	70.8%	9 (1.8%)	244 (49.1%)	237 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	21.7	1883^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%		14.8	2041^st of 2258 public elementary schools	9.6%	158	56.0	49.0	34.0				49.0	54.0	20.0				34.0					$17,569	$2,878	$14,691
Robert Russa Moton Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	18050 Homestead Ave	Perrine	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 235-3612	168	10	16.8	86.3%	2 (1.2%)	131 (78.0%)	35 (20.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.8	1568^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.0%		15.3	2029^th of 2258 public elementary schools	10.1%	461	63.0	50.0	47.0				75.0	50.0	47.0				33.0					$22,696	$4,391	$18,306
Somerset Academy Silver Palms	Public, Charter	K-8	23255 SW 115th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-3737	1,890	80	23.6	85.9%	59 (3.1%)	123 (6.5%)	1,669 (88.3%)	20 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.0%)	82	338^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.9%		84.4	306^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.4%	32	85.0	73.0	68.0	79.0	89.0	90.0	89.0	92.0	83.0	70.0	80.0	95.0	70.0	81.0	99.0	100.0	95.0	$8,960	$482	$8,477

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cutler Bay Middle
High : Miami Southridge Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?

Students at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School are 77% Hispanic, 16% African American, 5% White, 1% Asian.

Is Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School a good school?

Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School ranks 903^rd of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 731 students attended Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School.

What district is Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

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