Summary:
Zip code 33055 in Miami Gardens, Florida, is home to 10 public schools—six elementary, two middle, and two high schools—all part of the Miami-Dade school district, which ranks in the 71st percentile statewide.
The elementary schools in this area are a clear bright spot, with Dr. Frederica S. Wilson/Skyway Elementary School standing out as the top performer. It ranks in the 72nd percentile (4 stars) and consistently exceeds district and state averages in both ELA and math, while also maintaining a chronic absenteeism rate below the state average. Other elementary schools like Lake Stevens Elementary, Miami Gardens Elementary, and North Glade Elementary also earn 2- or 3-star ratings and perform near district averages. However, the secondary schools tell a different story. North Gardens High School is in crisis, ranking in the 3rd percentile with a 53.6% graduation rate, 83.3% chronic absenteeism, and a staggering 64.8:1 student-teacher ratio. Carol City Middle School presents a paradox: while its overall ranking is low (22nd percentile), it achieves near-perfect proficiency in advanced EOC exams like Biology (100%) and Algebra 1 (98%), suggesting a strong program for a select group of students even as the general student body struggles in standard grade-level subjects.
The most critical takeaway for parents is the strong link between attendance and performance. The highest-performing school, Dr. Wilson/Skyway Elementary, has the lowest chronic absenteeism (27.2%), while the lowest-performing schools have the highest rates. Spending per student does not clearly predict success—the highest-spending school, Lake Stevens Elementary ($17,030/student), earns a 3-star rating, while the top-performing school spends a moderate $14,578/student. This data reveals a systemic divide where elementary schools thrive, but secondary schools face significant challenges, making school choice and attendance a top priority for families in this zip code.
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