Summary:
There are six elementary schools in the 33010 zip code of Hialeah, Florida, all part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, serving primarily Pre-K through 5th grade students in a community with high economic need, where the majority of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
South Hialeah Elementary School is the clear academic leader in the area, earning a 3-star rating and ranking in the 59th percentile statewide, far outperforming its peers. It boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (18.1%) and strong math scores, with 4th graders achieving 85% proficiency. In contrast, James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary presents a puzzling case: despite spending the most per student at $18,847, it ranks in the bottom 15% of Florida schools. Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Hialeah shows a dramatic split, with struggling elementary test scores but exceptional middle school results, including 100% proficiency in Biology 1. Brightview Preparatory Academy has the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 41.6%, while Hialeah Elementary School and Imater Academy fall in the middle of the pack academically.
Across the zip code, math proficiency is a relative strength compared to English Language Arts, which is a consistent weakness. Chronic absenteeism is a critical issue, with an average rate of 29.8%, and schools with higher absenteeism tend to have lower academic performance. The data also shows that higher spending does not guarantee better results, as seen with James H. Bright. For parents, South Hialeah Elementary School stands out as the most consistently strong option, while other schools may require closer examination of their specific programs and challenges.
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