Summary:
There are three elementary schools (PK-5) in zip code 33126 in Miami, FL, all part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked in the top 30% of Florida districts.
Charles R Hadley Elementary School is the standout school in this area, ranking highest in the zip code at the 48th percentile. It excels particularly in mathematics, with 85% of 4th graders proficient in math, far exceeding both district and state averages. Hadley also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (17.4%) and the lowest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (48.57%). Henry M. Flagler Elementary School is a solid middle performer showing strong improvement, with its state ranking rising from the 24th to the 35th percentile over three years. Its test scores are competitive with state averages, especially in 5th-grade math (58%) and ELA (58%). Kinloch Park Elementary School is the lowest-performing school, consistently ranking in the bottom 20% of Florida elementary schools. It faces significant challenges, including the highest chronic absenteeism rate (28.5%) and test scores well below district averages across all subjects.
A key takeaway is that spending per student does not directly correlate with performance. Hadley spends the most ($15,231 per student) and achieves the best results, while Kinloch Park spends more ($13,360) than Flagler ($12,243) but has much lower scores. Chronic absenteeism is a clear predictor of academic struggles, with Kinloch Park's high rate strongly linked to its low performance. Despite its overall challenges, Kinloch Park shows a surprising "3rd grade bump" where 61% of 3rd graders are proficient in ELA, matching the state average. Flagler is the only school showing a clear, multi-year upward trend, making it one to watch for continued improvement.
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