Summary:
In zip code 33128 (Miami, FL), there is a single elementary school, Downtown Miami Charter School, serving grades Kindergarten through 5th grade with 442 students.
Downtown Miami Charter School presents a complex picture for parents. The school is part of the Miami-Dade district, which ranks in the 71st percentile statewide. A standout strength is 5th-grade math, where proficiency (63% in 2024-2025) has exceeded both district and state averages. However, the school struggles significantly in other areas. Overall state ranking is very low at the 18th percentile (1 star), and average proficiency in English Language Arts (49.3%) and Science (31%) falls well below district and state averages. A major concern is the chronic absenteeism rate of 33.3%, which is higher than both the district and state averages and likely contributes to the low test scores. The school also reports an unusually low free/reduced lunch rate of just 6.56%, which is atypical for an urban school and suggests a unique demographic profile.
Key metrics show a student-teacher ratio of 19.2:1 and spending of $11,007 per student. The school's state ranking has been on a declining trend, dropping from the 20th percentile to the 18th percentile over the last three years. While the school excels in 5th-grade math, its performance in literacy and science, combined with high absenteeism, indicates significant challenges. Parents should consider these factors carefully, particularly the need for strong support in English Language Arts and Science, and the potential impact of attendance on their child's education.
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