Best Public Schools in Zip Code 33014

The six public schools in zip code 33014, serving parts of Hialeah and Miami Lakes within the Miami-Dade school district, present a diverse educational landscape with a total enrollment of 5,823 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

The standout school is Miami Lakes Educational Center, a 5-star high school ranked in the top 8% of Florida high schools, boasting a 100% graduation rate and exceptional test scores (96% proficient in US History). In stark contrast, Hialeah-Miami Lakes Senior High is a 1-star school with a staggering 50.6% chronic absenteeism rate and low proficiency rates (27% in Algebra 1), despite a 98.6% graduation rate. Miami Lakes K-8 Center is a consistent high-performer, excelling in advanced subjects like Algebra 1 (67% proficient) and Biology 1 (93% proficient). Miami Lakes Middle School is a strong feeder school with above-average proficiency rates. Among elementary schools, North Twin Lakes Elementary School is a solid 3-star school, while Palm Lakes Elementary School is the lowest-performing elementary, a 2-star school with proficiency rates below district averages.

Key takeaways include a direct link between chronic absenteeism and low achievement at the high school level, and the "K-8 advantage" seen at Miami Lakes K-8 Center, which fosters accelerated learning. The data also reveals that higher per-pupil spending does not guarantee better outcomes, as Palm Lakes Elementary spends the most ($14,557 per student) but performs the worst, while Miami Lakes Middle School spends the least ($10,518) and performs well. This area offers a clear choice between a high-performing magnet high school and a struggling traditional zoned high school, highlighting the impact of school choice within the same community.