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Miami Children's Museum Charter School

Public, Charter Grades K-5

124^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 94% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Miami Children's Museum Charter School is a small, high-performing K-5 elementary school in Miami, FL, serving 314 students and consistently ranking in the top 10-15% of all elementary schools in Florida, with a current 5-star rating and a 94th percentile statewide ranking for the 2025-2026 school year.

This school stands out dramatically from its neighbors in the Miami-Dade district. For example, 94% of its 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts and 96% in Math, which is roughly 30-40 percentage points higher than nearby schools like Downtown Miami Charter School (59% ELA, 46% Math) and Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School (25% ELA, 48% Math). It even outperforms the highly-regarded Ada Merritt K-8 Center in 4th grade ELA (90% vs. 86%). The school achieves these top-tier results with a lower-than-average per-student spending of $9,026, making it a cost-effective choice compared to lower-performing nearby schools like Frederick R. Douglass Elementary ($20,085) and Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center ($15,633).

While the school's academic performance is elite, there are a few areas for parents to note. Chronic absenteeism has been rising, from 13.5% in 2019-2020 to 26.6% in 2023-2024, which is a trend to watch. Additionally, 5th-grade Science scores have shown some volatility, jumping from 45% proficiency in 2022-2023 to 80% in 2024-2025, before settling at 71% in 2025-2026. Despite these concerns, the school's strong foundation in the primary grades makes it a standout option for K-5 education in the area, especially when compared to other nearby schools like Mater Academy East Charter School, Southside Preparatory Academy, Eneida M. Hartner Elementary School, Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater Miami, and Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School.

314

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,026

Per pupil spending ?

31.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

980 MacArthur Cswy
Miami, FL 33132

(305) 329-3758

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.4%

White:

19.1%

African American:

5.1%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 70th percentile in 2016 → 94th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (85% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 6% of Florida elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 24 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school85%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

124^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 24 pts since 2016

From top 30% (2016) to top 6% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

25^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	90.6	124 of 2240	94.5%	★★★★★
2025	95.0	43 of 2258	98.1%	★★★★★
2024	87.3	243 of 2256	89.2%	★★★★☆
2023	82.7	346 of 2240	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	88.1	232 of 2219	89.5%	★★★★☆
2021	82.5	366 of 2247	83.7%	★★★★☆
2019	87.5	231 of 2182	89.4%	★★★★☆
2018	82.1	355 of 2118	83.2%	★★★★☆
2017	77.5	436 of 2112	79.4%	★★★★☆
2016	69.3	616 of 2087	70.5%	★★★★☆
2014	92.2	98 of 2064	95.3%	★★★★★
2013	71.5	537 of 2029	73.5%	★★★★☆
2012	76.2	434 of 1984	78.1%	★★★★☆
2011	57.8	885 of 1985	55.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts89%+29 vs state

Math87%+22 vs state

Science71%+11 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2022

We didn't fit in with the school culture. It could have been COVID.
We expected the Museum would be integrated into all areas of instruction. Not do much. Science was the only area that hit the mark,
Overall, it felt a bit superficial, cliquish without as much academic drive as its potential.
Didn’t really foster community with all students. PTA - Non existent except for the membership dues. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 20, 2017

Horrific leadership at this school. No wonder the grade has dropped to a C Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

The teachers are caring but the administration doesn't communicate well. There is high turnover of teachers, even within a school year. Close Quote

Schools Near Miami Children's Museum Charter School

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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
Miami Children's Museum Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	980 MacArthur Cswy	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 329-3758	314	19	16.5	31.8%	60 (19.1%)	16 (5.1%)	221 (70.4%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	90.6	124^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.5%		95	43^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	98.1%	81	94.0	90.0	83.0				96.0	88.0	75.0				71.0						$9,026	$380	$8,646
Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater Miami	Public, Charter	K-5	137 NE 19th St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 446-4372	388	22	17.6		25 (6.4%)	35 (9.0%)	323 (83.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	45.6	1253^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	44.1%		43.9	1247^th of 2258 public elementary schools	44.8%	6	50.0	52.0	73.0				56.0	56.0	62.0				71.0						$12,595	$248	$12,347
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	314 NW 12th St	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 371-4687	187	12	15.5	70.6%	3 (1.6%)	98 (52.4%)	86 (46.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.5	1240^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.6%		49.5	1123^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	50.3%	117	32.0	65.0	66.0				59.0	50.0	74.0				56.0						$20,085	$2,756	$17,329
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 NW 1st Pl	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 573-2638	145	10	14.5	70.3%	4 (2.8%)	90 (62.1%)	50 (34.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	16	2020^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.8%		12.4	2096^th of 2258 public elementary schools	7.2%	76	38.0	50.0	35.0				50.0	36.0	35.0				47.0						$19,760	$2,444	$17,317
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	450 NW 14th Street	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 438-0895	168	9	18.6	94.0%	2 (1.2%)	99 (58.9%)	66 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	27.6	1726^th of 2240 public elementary schools	22.9%		17	1986^th of 2258 public elementary schools	12.0%	260	25.0	52.0	62.0				48.0	55.0	46.0				54.0						$11,715	$666	$11,049
Downtown Miami Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	305 NW 3rd Ave	Miami	33128	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 579-2112	442	23	19.2	6.6%	27 (6.1%)	193 (43.7%)	214 (48.4%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23.2	1841^st of 2240 public elementary schools	17.8%		29	1673^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	25.9%	168	59.0	48.0	41.0				46.0	43.0	56.0				31.0						$11,007	$380	$10,628
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	505 NW 20th St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 438-9737	373	25	14.9	67.6%	3 (0.8%)	161 (43.2%)	209 (56.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22.1	1870^th of 2240 public elementary schools	16.5%		12.1	2104^th of 2258 public elementary schools	6.8%	234	24.0	31.0	41.0	47.0	46.0	48.0	61.0	60.0	46.0	52.0	52.0	47.0	44.0	52.0	100.0			69.0	$15,633	$1,997	$13,635
Mater Academy East Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	450 SW 4th St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 324-4667	573	26	22.0	84.3%	16 (2.8%)	5 (0.9%)	551 (96.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	70.6	619^th of 2240 public elementary schools	72.4%		79.7	411^th of 2258 public elementary schools	81.8%	208	69.0	68.0	77.0				85.0	83.0	57.0				52.0						$11,152	$383	$10,770
Southside Preparatory Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	45 SW 13th St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 371-3311	873	52	16.7	33.4%	149 (17.1%)	28 (3.2%)	667 (76.4%)	19 (2.2%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (0.9%)	75	506^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.4%		72.7	567^th of 2258 public elementary schools	74.9%	61	69.0	74.0	85.0	69.0	59.0	54.0	76.0	79.0	80.0	62.0	39.0	76.0	70.0	31.0	76.0	55.0	95.0	67.0	$12,259	$875	$11,384
Ada Merritt K-8 Center	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	660 SW 3rd St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 326-0791	780	47	16.5	18.7%	177 (22.7%)	4 (0.5%)	582 (74.6%)	10 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.8%)	95.2	26^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.8%		94.4	51^st of 2258 public elementary schools	97.7%	25	89.0	86.0	95.0	94.0	94.0	91.0	99.0	88.0	96.0	95.0		83.0	83.0	87.0	94.0	100.0		97.0	$12,403	$848	$11,555

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Children's Museum Charter School

What is the racial makeup of Miami Children's Museum Charter School?

Students at Miami Children's Museum Charter School are 70% Hispanic, 19% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Miami Children's Museum Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 314 students attended Miami Children's Museum Charter School.

Is Miami Children's Museum Charter School a good school?

Yes. Miami Children's Museum Charter School ranks in the top 5.5% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Miami Children's Museum Charter School in?

Miami-Dade

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