Flagami Elementary School

Flagami Elementary School is a public PK-5 school in Miami, FL, serving 381 students within the Miami-Dade County Public School District, and it stands out for its exceptional early-grade math performance and remarkably low chronic absenteeism.

Flagami’s most defining strength is its math program, especially in the early grades. For three consecutive years, 3rd-grade math proficiency has ranged from 78% to 85%, far exceeding district averages. This "math-first" profile, however, comes with a notable gap: English Language Arts (ELA) scores are more mixed, with 3rd-grade ELA proficiency at 55% in the most recent year—a 30-point difference from math. The school also excels at keeping students in class, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 11.1%, which is significantly lower than the district (28.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, and the lowest among nearby schools like Banyan Elementary (11.4%) and Coral Terrace Elementary (23.2%). High per-student spending ($16,655) and a low student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1 further support these positive outcomes.

When comparing Flagami to its neighbors, the competitive landscape is dynamic. Its closest rival, Seminole Elementary (0.64 miles away), has surged to the 90th percentile and now outperforms Flagami in nearly every subject, including math. Meanwhile, Emerson Elementary (1.67 miles away) is a rising star, jumping from the 64th to the 86th percentile in two years and significantly outperforming Flagami in ELA. Science is a consistent area for growth at Flagami, with only 55% of 5th graders proficient, compared to 77% at Seminole and 76% at Everglades K-8 Center. To improve its state ranking, Flagami will need to bolster its ELA and science scores to match its stellar math performance.