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Sweetwater Elementary School

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Sweetwater Elementary School ranks 1352 nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

1352^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Sweetwater Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 471 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 22 out of 67 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending, ranging from $12,266 to $14,467 over the past few years, Sweetwater Elementary has consistently struggled with academic performance. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Miami-Dade district and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in 5th grade Science (48%), 3rd grade ELA (44%), and 5th grade ELA (49%) all falling below the district and state benchmarks. Additionally, the school has faced persistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 18.2% to 31.4% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state and district averages.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus), Renaissance Elementary Charter School, and Doral Academy, Sweetwater Elementary School's academic performance is notably lower. These neighboring schools have significantly higher test scores and state rankings, suggesting that Sweetwater Elementary may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to address the factors contributing to its underperformance, such as the high chronic absenteeism rates and the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population.

463

Students ?

14.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,828

Per pupil spending ?

55.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10655 SW 4th St
Miami, FL 33174

(305) 559-1101

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Sweetwater Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Ruben Dario Middle School
High:	Miami Coral Park Senior High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.3%

White:

0.6%

African American:

0.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 43rd percentile in 2014 → 40th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Florida average (52% vs 58% meeting standards)

!English Language Arts scores 10 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school52%

District avg62%

Florida avg58%

1,352^nd of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 15 pts since 2016

From top 45% (2016) to bottom 40% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

191^st of 278Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

22^nd of 67Miami-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
2025	40.2	1352 of 2258	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	1393 of 2256	38.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	36.8	1422 of 2240	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	58.9	860 of 2219	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.9	1269 of 2247	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	59.3	859 of 2182	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	62.3	767 of 2118	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	48.1	1099 of 2112	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.7	942 of 2087	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2014	43.6	1173 of 2064	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	42.6	1165 of 2029	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.5	1161 of 1984	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	48.5	1084 of 1985	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.1	1028 of 1919	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	48.6	1015 of 1847	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2008	58.0	783 of 1789	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.0	968 of 1786	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	52.6	825 of 1688	51.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Math59%~ state avg

Science48%-7 vs state

English Language Arts46%-10 vs state

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Schools Near Sweetwater Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 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
Sweetwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10655 SW 4th St	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 559-1101	463	31	14.9	55.5%	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	455 (98.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.2	1352^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	40.1%		38.1	1393^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	38.3%	41	44.0	44.0	49.0				65.0	56.0	56.0				48.0					$14,828	$1,386	$13,443
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	10207 W Flagler St	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 553-9762	468	24	19.5	65.4%	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	450 (96.2%)	10 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)								(n/a)	94.0						98.0											$10,795	$135	$10,660
E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 NW 97th Ave	Miami	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 226-7001	611	39	15.6	50.7%	4 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	590 (96.6%)	15 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	68.1	685^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.7%		64.8	756^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.5%	71	54.0	61.0	64.0				71.0	75.0	68.0	100.0			62.0					$14,308	$1,345	$12,962
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	851 SW 117th Ave	Miami	33184	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 552-7122	540	36	15.0	52.2%	9 (1.7%)	4 (0.7%)	508 (94.1%)	17 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	77.3	464^th of 2258 public elementary schools	79.5%		67.1	697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.1%	233	67.0	57.0	63.0				81.0	82.0	79.0				67.0					$15,988	$1,670	$14,318
Coral Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-5632	782	51	15.3	46.3%	9 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	757 (96.8%)	15 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	81.3	384^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.0%		71.8	601^st of 2256 public elementary schools	73.4%	217	68.0	73.0	69.0				70.0	75.0	82.0				74.0					$14,368	$1,603	$12,765
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11901 SW 2nd St	Miami	33184	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 226-4356	554	38	14.5	45.1%	10 (1.8%)	3 (0.5%)	536 (96.8%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	84.8	294^th of 2258 public elementary schools	87.0%		77.7	463^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	79.5%	169	67.0	63.0	77.0				80.0	84.0	89.0				77.0					$16,030	$1,307	$14,722
Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	8925 Fontainebleau Blvd	Miami	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 456-5071	727	6	121.1	21.0%	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	706 (97.1%)	12 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.7	111^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.1%		95.1	47^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.9%	64	100.0	81.0	80.0	86.0	87.0	78.0	89.0	85.0	89.0	90.0	88.0	84.0	74.0	42.0	90.0	91.0	92.0	$11,745	$184	$11,561
Renaissance Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	10651 NW 19th St	Doral	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 591-2225	876	42	20.8	38.4%	47 (5.4%)	7 (0.8%)	770 (87.9%)	47 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)	91.4	124^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.5%		90.6	157^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%	33	78.0	76.0	81.0				86.0	88.0	82.0				77.0					$11,078	$333	$10,745
Rockway Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2790 SW 93rd Ct	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-1192	370	24	15.4	55.1%	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	364 (98.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.2	711^th of 2258 public elementary schools	68.5%		69	659^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.8%	52	50.0	56.0	69.0				62.0	80.0	74.0				70.0					$15,228	$1,638	$13,590
Wesley Matthews Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12345 SW 18th Ter	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 222-8150	490	36	13.6	55.1%	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	481 (98.2%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	68.2	683^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	69.8%		81.9	359^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.1%	324	65.0	63.0	56.0				73.0	75.0	65.0				59.0					$14,842	$1,371	$13,470

Frequently Asked Questions about Sweetwater Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Sweetwater Elementary School?

Students at Sweetwater Elementary School are 98% Hispanic.

How many students attend Sweetwater Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 463 students attended Sweetwater Elementary School.

Is Sweetwater Elementary School a good school?

Sweetwater Elementary School ranks 1352^nd of 2258 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Sweetwater Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

What schools do graduates of Sweetwater Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Ruben Dario Middle School
High : Miami Coral Park Senior High

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