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Lorah Park Elementary School

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Lorah Park Elementary School ranks 1575 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1575^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 30% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Lorah Park Elementary School is a small, Title I-eligible school in Miami, FL, serving 207 students from Pre-K through 5th grade within the Miami-Dade County Public School district, where over 70% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

This school stands out for its recent dramatic academic turnaround, which is the most important news for parents. After years of volatile and below-average test scores, Lorah Park saw a remarkable jump in the 2025-2026 school year. For example, 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency soared from 28% to 62%, now exceeding the state average. This suggests a highly effective change in instruction or leadership. However, this positive trend exists alongside a significant challenge: chronic absenteeism. At 33.8% in 2023-2024, it is much higher than the district average and far above high-performing neighbors like Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary (25.8%). Typically, high absenteeism drags down test scores, making this recent success even more unusual and worth investigating further.

Another key point is the school’s spending puzzle. Lorah Park spends $15,789 per student, which is higher than many nearby schools, yet it has a high student-teacher ratio of 20.7:1—the second highest in its comparison group. This suggests the money may be funding support staff or programs rather than smaller class sizes. For context, Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary has a lower ratio (17.2:1) and more consistent, higher performance. If Lorah Park can sustain its recent test score gains while tackling its absenteeism crisis, it could be on a promising path, but parents should watch for continued improvement to confirm this isn't a one-year anomaly.

207

Students ?

20.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,789

Per pupil spending ?

70.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5160 NW 31st Ave
Miami, FL 33142

(305) 633-1424

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Lorah Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Miami Springs Middle School
High:	Miami Springs Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

61.8%

Hispanic:

37.2%

White:

1.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 10th percentile in 2016 → 30th in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 20 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 62% meeting standards)

!Math scores 15 pts below the Florida average

!Near the bottom of Miami-Dade's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school52%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

1,575^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 30%▲ up 20 pts since 2016

From bottom 10% (2016) to bottom 30% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

220^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	33.4	1575 of 2240	29.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	26.0	1757 of 2258	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	18.2	1953 of 2256	13.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	21.3	1857 of 2240	17.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.1	1730 of 2219	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	10.5	2113 of 2247	6.0%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	33.0	1511 of 2182	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.8	944 of 2118	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	17.7	1844 of 2112	12.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	14.4	1879 of 2087	10.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	30.6	1499 of 2064	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	29.8	1490 of 2029	26.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	17.7	1702 of 1984	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	20.7	1682 of 1985	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2010	20.7	1614 of 1919	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	17.3	1620 of 1847	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	11.0	1672 of 1789	6.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2007	19.5	1521 of 1786	14.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2006	24.8	1318 of 1688	21.9%	★☆☆☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts55%-5 vs state

Science51%-9 vs state

Math50%-15 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
Lorah Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5160 NW 31st Ave	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 633-1424	207	10	20.7	70.5%	2 (1.0%)	128 (61.8%)	77 (37.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.4	1575^th of 2240 public elementary schools	29.7%		26	1757^th of 2258 public elementary schools	22.2%	182	62.0	45.0	58.0				62.0	41.0	47.0				51.0						$15,789	$2,153	$13,636
Earlington Heights Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4750 NW 22nd Ave	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 635-7505	371	26	14.2	69.3%	5 (1.3%)	209 (56.3%)	155 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	27.9	1715^th of 2240 public elementary schools	23.4%		49.7	1121^st of 2258 public elementary schools	50.4%	594	46.0	62.0	44.0				36.0	52.0	66.0				35.0						$18,221	$4,134	$14,087
Melrose Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3050 NW 35th St	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 635-8676	518	26	19.9	63.7%	2 (0.4%)	141 (27.2%)	375 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33.8	1567^th of 2240 public elementary schools	30.0%		28.5	1688^th of 2258 public elementary schools	25.2%	121	42.0	48.0	35.0				62.0	62.0	73.0				44.0						$14,976	$1,837	$13,141
Agenoria S Paschal/Olinda Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5536 NW 21st Ave	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 633-0308	296	22	13.4	67.9%	4 (1.4%)	176 (59.5%)	116 (39.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.9	1432^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	36.1%		31.8	1596^th of 2258 public elementary schools	29.3%	164	43.0	69.0	50.0				62.0	37.0	59.0				62.0						$20,815	$2,892	$17,923
Mater International Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	3405 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 638-8016	179	8	22.3	98.3%	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	178 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23.3	1840^th of 2240 public elementary schools	17.9%		34.7	1506^th of 2258 public elementary schools	33.3%	334	58.0	56.0	39.0				67.0	44.0	29.0				13.0						$9,951	$754	$9,198
Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2000 NW 46th St	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 633-0429	294	17	17.2	64.6%	1 (0.3%)	97 (33.0%)	196 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	64.8	757^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.2%		63.7	788^th of 2258 public elementary schools	65.1%	31	57.0	51.0	67.0				77.0	92.0	69.0				69.0						$15,735	$2,246	$13,489
Poinciana Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6745 NW 23rd Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 691-5640	169	12	14.0	73.4%	0 (0.0%)	123 (72.8%)	45 (26.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)								(n/a)																			$25,230	$5,081	$20,149
Charles R Drew K-8 Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	1775 NW 60th St	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 691-8021	461	27	17.0	78.5%	4 (0.9%)	410 (88.9%)	46 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	19.6	1938^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.5%		12.7	2091^st of 2258 public elementary schools	7.4%	153	36.0	22.0	38.0	57.0	63.0	66.0	35.0	30.0	28.0	57.0	52.0	61.0	53.0	47.0	86.0	92.0	95.0	77.0	$15,867	$1,807	$14,061
Hialeah Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	550 E 8th St	Hialeah	33010	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 888-6709	700	47	14.8	61.7%	6 (0.9%)	15 (2.1%)	679 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25.7	1771^st of 2240 public elementary schools	20.9%		26.4	1743^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	22.8%	28	47.0	56.0	55.0				51.0	48.0	45.0				37.0						$12,831	$1,431	$11,399
Maya Angelou Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1850 NW 32nd St	Miami	33142	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 636-3480	620	39	15.8	51.1%	5 (0.8%)	33 (5.3%)	581 (93.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	21.6	1884^th of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%		18.3	1966^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.9%	82	30.0	43.0	40.0				61.0	59.0	40.0				41.0						$13,240	$1,546	$11,694

Frequently Asked Questions about Lorah Park Elementary School

What district is Lorah Park Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

What schools do graduates of Lorah Park Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lorah Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miami Springs Middle School
High : Miami Springs Senior High School

How many students attend Lorah Park Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 207 students attended Lorah Park Elementary School.

Is Lorah Park Elementary School a good school?

Lorah Park Elementary School ranks 1575^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lorah Park Elementary School?

Students at Lorah Park Elementary School are 62% African American, 37% Hispanic.

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