Gratigny Elementary School

Gratigny Elementary School in Miami, FL, is a PK-5 school serving 443 students in the Miami-Dade district, and it stands out for its remarkable academic turnaround, rising from the bottom 8th percentile in the state just a few years ago to a solid 65th percentile ranking in the 2025-2026 school year.

This school has undergone a dramatic transformation. After years of low performance, Gratigny now outperforms the district average in nearly every grade and subject, including English Language Arts and Math. For example, 4th-grade math proficiency has consistently been a standout strength, reaching 78% in the most recent testing year. This success is even more impressive given that the school serves a predominantly low-income community, with nearly 68% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. While chronic absenteeism remains a challenge at 24.4%, the school’s strong academic gains suggest that its in-class instruction is highly effective. A key factor may be its high per-student spending of $17,091, which is significantly more than nearby schools like Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy ($11,776) and Miami Shores Elementary School ($11,902), allowing for smaller class sizes and more resources.

Compared to its neighbors, Gratigny’s progress is an outlier. While schools like Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center and Linda Lentin K-8 Center score below the district average, Gratigny has surged ahead. The most telling comparison is with Hubert O. Sibley K-8 Academy, located just half a mile away and serving a similar demographic. Despite Sibley having lower chronic absenteeism (15.0%), Gratigny’s higher spending and smaller student-to-teacher ratio (14.2 vs. 17.6) appear to be driving far superior academic results. For parents, Gratigny represents a school that has not only reversed its fortunes but is now a strong, above-average option in the area.