Flamingo Elementary School

Flamingo Elementary School is a public school in Hialeah, FL, serving 484 students from Pre-K through 5th grade as part of the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, where about two-thirds of students come from low-income families.

Flamingo Elementary stands out for its strong math performance, which consistently outpaces its English Language Arts (ELA) scores. In the most recent school year, 70% of 3rd graders were proficient in math—nearly matching the district average—while only 50% were proficient in ELA. This math strength is a recent trend, with scores rising across all grades over the past three years, while ELA scores have remained flat or declined. The school also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (21.9%) among its closest neighbors, including North Hialeah Elementary (27.8%) and Broadmoor Elementary (27.8%), suggesting a stronger culture of attendance. However, Flamingo sits in the middle of a diverse neighborhood, outperforming lower-ranked schools like Hialeah Elementary (21st percentile) but falling behind higher-achieving peers like Mae M. Walters Elementary (61st percentile).

Interestingly, spending does not predict success here. Flamingo spends $13,300 per student, yet Amelia Earhart Elementary spends more ($15,071) but ranks lower (44th percentile), while Imater Academy spends less ($11,144) and achieves a higher rank (39th percentile). This suggests that instructional quality, not just funding, drives outcomes. Flamingo’s biggest challenge is replicating its math success in ELA. If it can, the school has a strong foundation—including low absenteeism and a clear academic strength—to climb back to the 3-star ratings it achieved in the past.