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Calusa Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Calusa Elementary School in Miami, FL, is a high-performing public school serving 695 students in grades PK through 5, and it stands out as a top choice in the Miami-Dade district. This school consistently earns a 5-star rating and ranks in the top 2% of all elementary schools in Florida, with exceptional test scores that are 20-30 percentage points higher than the district average. For example, 97% of third graders are proficient in math, and 89% of fifth graders excel in science, making it a clear leader in the area.

What truly sets Calusa apart is its remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.4%, which is dramatically lower than the district average of 28.2% and even beats its closest rival, Archimedean Academy (11.2%). This high attendance, combined with a low percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch (26.33%), creates a stable and engaged learning environment. In contrast, nearby Bridgeprep Academy Charter has a chronic absenteeism rate of 38.2% and test scores that are often 40-60 points lower, highlighting the stark differences in school quality within a small geographic area.

Calusa also demonstrates impressive efficiency, spending $11,957 per student—less than many lower-performing neighbors like Claude Pepper Elementary ($18,210) and William H. Lehman Elementary ($15,935)—while achieving top-tier results. While Archimedean Academy is a strong competitor with slightly higher fifth-grade math scores, Calusa’s consistent performance over the past decade and its exceptionally low absenteeism make it the premier elementary school choice in the area. For parents seeking a school where students are present, engaged, and achieving at the highest levels, Calusa is an outstanding option.

695

Students ?

17.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,957

Per pupil spending ?

26.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186

(305) 385-0589

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Calusa Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:

Arvida Middle School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.1%

White:

5.0%

Asian:

1.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (88% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Miami-Dade

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school88%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

39^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

13^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	94.3	39 of 2240	98.3%	★★★★★
2025	95.1	42 of 2258	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.1	70 of 2256	96.9%	★★★★★
2023	91.0	143 of 2240	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	93.7	72 of 2219	96.8%	★★★★★
2021	90.5	172 of 2247	92.3%	★★★★★
2019	87.3	239 of 2182	89.0%	★★★★☆
2018	94.5	49 of 2118	97.7%	★★★★★
2017	93.9	57 of 2112	97.3%	★★★★★
2016	93.8	70 of 2087	96.6%	★★★★★
2014	93.5	63 of 2064	96.9%	★★★★★
2013	90.1	146 of 2029	92.8%	★★★★★
2012	94.7	49 of 1984	97.5%	★★★★★
2011	89.7	109 of 1985	94.5%	★★★★★
2010	88.3	139 of 1919	92.8%	★★★★★
2009	91.3	77 of 1847	95.8%	★★★★★
2008	93.1	42 of 1789	97.7%	★★★★★
2007	93.0	45 of 1786	97.5%	★★★★★
2006	82.1	263 of 1688	84.4%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math90%+26 vs state

Science89%+29 vs state

English Language Arts85%+25 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
Calusa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9580 W Calusa Club Dr	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 385-0589	695	40	17.3	26.3%	35 (5.0%)	11 (1.6%)	633 (91.1%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.4%)	94.3	39^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.3%		95.1	42^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	98.1%	3	86.0	86.0	84.0				97.0	92.0	83.0				89.0						$11,957	$834	$11,123
Claude Pepper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14550 SW 96th St	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 386-5244	417	35	11.9	49.2%	20 (4.8%)	10 (2.4%)	381 (91.4%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	75.7	487^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%		72.7	564^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.0%	77	72.0	72.0	64.0				78.0	74.0	80.0				70.0						$18,210	$1,761	$16,449
Winston Park K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	13200 SW 79th St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 386-7622	1,067	60	17.7	45.2%	28 (2.6%)	12 (1.1%)	1,017 (95.3%)	8 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	73.2	548^th of 2240 public elementary schools	75.5%		76.5	487^th of 2258 public elementary schools	78.4%	61	68.0	64.0	77.0	74.0	67.0	71.0	73.0	73.0	74.0	77.0	72.0	85.0	69.0	71.0	90.0	100.0	100.0	85.0	$12,587	$1,201	$11,387
Kendale Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8000 SW 142nd Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 385-2575	693	48	14.4	48.6%	19 (2.7%)	9 (1.3%)	661 (95.4%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	87.8	190^th of 2240 public elementary schools	91.5%		84.4	304^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.5%	114	82.0	72.0	81.0				86.0	77.0	92.0				82.0						$15,962	$1,930	$14,031
Oliver Hoover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	9050 Hammocks Blvd	Miami	33196	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 385-4382	617	44	14.0	35.5%	14 (2.3%)	17 (2.8%)	568 (92.1%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.3%)	83.4	301^st of 2240 public elementary schools	86.6%		81.8	374^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.4%	73	77.0	79.0	72.0				85.0	88.0	76.0				66.0						$15,956	$1,365	$14,590
Devon Aire K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	10501 SW 122nd Ave	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 274-7100	818	49	16.6	37.7%	55 (6.7%)	30 (3.7%)	702 (85.8%)	17 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.7%)	76.7	465^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.2%		75.9	498^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.9%	33	83.0	69.0	78.0	74.0	77.0	69.0	83.0	81.0	71.0	72.0	46.0	74.0	63.0	57.0	91.0	97.0	97.0	90.0	$13,925	$974	$12,951
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)	Public, Charter	K-5	15130 SW 80th St	Miami	33193	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 386-0800	733	37	19.8	60.2%	12 (1.6%)	7 (1.0%)	699 (95.4%)	14 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	89	155^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.1%		88	225^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.0%	70	88.0	83.0	86.0				87.0	84.0	80.0				69.0						$9,520	$100	$9,421
Archimedean Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	12425 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 279-6572	644	42	15.3	36.3%	47 (7.3%)	15 (2.3%)	517 (80.3%)	59 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	93.8	51^st of 2240 public elementary schools	97.7%		96.7	20^th of 2258 public elementary schools	99.1%	31	83.0	83.0	85.0				94.0	87.0	92.0				86.0						$13,688	$00	$13,688
Somerset Palms Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12001 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 574-5287	324	18	18.0	49.7%	7 (2.2%)	6 (1.9%)	310 (95.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	87.3	202^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	91.0%		84.6	299^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.8%	97	91.0	79.0	83.0	93.0	94.0	76.0	86.0	87.0	69.0	93.0	100.0		67.0		76.0		88.0	100.0	$8,933	$78	$8,855
Bridgeprep Academy Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	7990 SW 117 Ave	Miami	33183	Orange County	Orange	Yes	No	No	Yes	(321) 775-2119	299	19	15.7	57.2%	11 (3.7%)	34 (11.4%)	248 (82.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	3 (1.0%)	12.3	2096^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.4%		2.9	2236^th of 2258 public elementary schools	1.0%	140	58.0	35.0	40.0	33.0	38.0	45.0	42.0	39.0	31.0	42.0	59.0	41.0	23.0	35.0	87.0		81.0	59.0	$11,174	$1,169	$10,005

Frequently Asked Questions about Calusa Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Calusa Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Calusa Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Arvida Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Calusa Elementary School?

Students at Calusa Elementary School are 91% Hispanic, 5% White, 2% Asian, 2% African American.

Is Calusa Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Calusa Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 39^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools.

What district is Calusa Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Calusa Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 695 students attended Calusa Elementary School.

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