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South Prep Scholars Academy

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South Prep Scholars Academy ranks 1201 st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-5

1201^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 46% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

South Prep Scholars Academy is a small K-5 elementary school in Homestead, FL, serving just 138 students within the Miami-Dade school district. The school currently holds a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking 1,201st out of 2,240 elementary schools in Florida. One of the most striking features of this school is its extremely low free/reduced lunch rate of just 2.17% in 2024-2025, which is dramatically lower than every nearby school—for comparison, Somerset Academy Silver Palms At Princeton (just 0.6 miles away) has an 82.58% free/reduced lunch rate yet significantly outperforms South Prep in nearly every subject and grade.

Academic performance at South Prep is inconsistent across grade levels, suggesting pockets of strength rather than a school-wide strategy. For example, in 2025-2026, 4th-grade ELA proficiency reached 66%, while 3rd-grade ELA was only 47%. Math scores show a similar pattern, with 5th-grade math proficiency at 50%—a steep 17 points below the district average. The 5th grade appears to be a particular challenge, with science proficiency at just 38%, which is 21 points below the district and 22 points below the state. This is especially concerning when compared to high-performing neighbors like Somerset Academy Silver Palms, where 5th-grade math and science scores are among the best in the area.

On a positive note, the school has made a remarkable turnaround in chronic absenteeism, dropping from 54.5% in 2021-2022 to 25.9% in 2023-2024—a rate of improvement that far outpaces district and state trends. However, this improvement has not yet translated into consistent academic excellence. The school spends $10,796 per student, which is more than the high-performing Somerset academies but less than some other struggling local schools. The data suggests that South Prep has significant untapped potential given its low poverty rate and small size, but it is currently being outperformed by nearby schools serving much higher-needs populations, indicating that the key to improvement likely lies in instructional quality and school culture rather than student demographics.

138

Students ?

19.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$10,796

Per pupil spending ?

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

13550 SW 256th St
Homestead, FL 33032

(786) 504-3639

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

94.2%

African American:

4.3%

White:

0.7%

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Worth a look

!Science scores 22 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school59%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

1,201^st of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 46%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

174^th of 279Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math67%+3 vs state

English Language Arts55%-5 vs state

Science38%-22 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
South Prep Scholars Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	13550 SW 256th St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 504-3639	138	7	19.7	2.2%	1 (0.7%)	6 (4.3%)	130 (94.2%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.8	1201^st of 2240 public elementary schools	46.4%					(n/a)	47.0	66.0	58.0				71.0	70.0	50.0				38.0						$10,796	$553	$10,243
Somerset Academy Silver Palms At Princeton	Public, Charter	K-8	13390 SW 248 St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 504-2038	574	27	21.2	82.6%	4 (0.7%)	49 (8.5%)	510 (88.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	90.6	125^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.4%		81.9	370^th of 2258 public elementary schools	83.6%	245	80.0	81.0	85.0				83.0	87.0	89.0				81.0						$9,572	$414	$9,158
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	27190 SW 140th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 245-1055	515	33	15.6	73.6%	8 (1.6%)	244 (47.4%)	259 (50.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	47.9	1198^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.5%		38.9	1392^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	38.4%	194	52.0	59.0	55.0				71.0	67.0	60.0				50.0						$17,314	$3,065	$14,248
Air Base K-8 Center For International Education	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	12829 SW 272nd St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	No	(305) 258-3676	1,131	63	17.9	33.4%	79 (7.0%)	221 (19.5%)	781 (69.1%)	27 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	21 (1.9%)	84.8	266^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.1%		88.7	205^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.9%	61	83.0	81.0	82.0	91.0	92.0	91.0	81.0	77.0	78.0	90.0	80.0	96.0	64.0	59.0	90.0	96.0	100.0	97.0	$12,319	$710	$11,610
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-8	24400 SW 124th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	Yes	No	Yes	(305) 257-0500	1,159	63	18.3	68.6%	18 (1.6%)	440 (38.0%)	690 (59.5%)	4 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.5%)	11.6	2111^th of 2240 public elementary schools	5.8%		10.8	2130^th of 2258 public elementary schools	5.7%	19	37.0	37.0	39.0	45.0	41.0	46.0	44.0	35.0	45.0	31.0	25.0	52.0	33.0	28.0	78.0		100.0	68.0	$10,680	$1,274	$9,406
Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	12225 SW 280th St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-0377	643	47	13.6	72.0%	15 (2.3%)	332 (51.6%)	290 (45.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	18.7	1967^th of 2240 public elementary schools	12.2%		18.8	1953^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	13.5%	14	27.0	45.0	39.0	60.0	59.0	50.0	44.0	48.0	26.0	58.0	61.0	76.0	36.0	38.0	100.0	100.0	96.0	86.0	$16,217	$2,813	$13,404
Academir Charter School Of Math And Science	Public, Charter	K-5	13330 SW 288th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 601-7668	436	24	18.1	85.1%	5 (1.1%)	14 (3.2%)	416 (95.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.4	1387^th of 2240 public elementary schools	38.1%		61.4	845^th of 2258 public elementary schools	62.6%	542	51.0	46.0	61.0				62.0	64.0	60.0				50.0						$10,428	$1,449	$8,979
Summerville Advantage Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11575 SW 243rd St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 253-2123	420	26	16.1	54.8%	1 (0.2%)	45 (10.7%)	371 (88.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	60.7	855^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.8%		69.1	661^st of 2258 public elementary schools	70.7%	194	86.0	50.0	64.0				94.0	61.0	67.0				52.0						$12,959	$1,387	$11,572
Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	29035 SW 144th Ave	Miami	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 242-8340	726	42	17.2	73.7%	19 (2.6%)	93 (12.8%)	612 (84.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	28.7	1699^th of 2240 public elementary schools	24.2%		26.9	1728^th of 2258 public elementary schools	23.5%	29	37.0	43.0	54.0	73.0	54.0	69.0	47.0	49.0	47.0	60.0	57.0	80.0	40.0	54.0	90.0			75.0	$12,667	$1,506	$11,161
Leisure City K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	14950 SW 288th St	Homestead	33033	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 247-5431	1,059	59	17.9	69.9%	11 (1.0%)	376 (35.5%)	661 (62.4%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	3 (0.3%)	17	1998^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.8%		22.1	1841^st of 2258 public elementary schools	18.5%	157	39.0	47.0	48.0	50.0	55.0	56.0	34.0	41.0	34.0	58.0	60.0	67.0	21.0	30.0	86.0		93.0	87.0	$13,113	$1,507	$11,606

Frequently Asked Questions about South Prep Scholars Academy

How many students attend South Prep Scholars Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 138 students attended South Prep Scholars Academy.

What is the racial makeup of South Prep Scholars Academy?

Students at South Prep Scholars Academy are 94% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What district is South Prep Scholars Academy in?

Miami-Dade

Is South Prep Scholars Academy a good school?

South Prep Scholars Academy ranks 1201^st of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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2025–26 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2026

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2024–25 EOC, FAST & Statewide Science test scoresJun 26, 2025

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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