Summary:
There are five elementary schools in Miami’s 33133 zip code, serving grades PK-5 or PK-8 in the Miami-Dade district, encompassing the neighborhoods of Coconut Grove and Coral Gables, and they reveal a stark contrast in academic performance and socioeconomic conditions within a small geographic area.
The standout school is George W. Carver Elementary School, a top 1% performer in Florida with near-perfect test scores (99% math proficiency) and a low 6.4% chronic absenteeism rate. Coconut Grove Elementary School is a "hidden gem" ranking in the 97th percentile with the lowest absenteeism (4.9%) and poverty rate (11.52%). Mater Grove Academy is a large, high-performing K-8 school excelling in advanced subjects like Biology (98% proficiency). In contrast, Silver Bluff Elementary School shows dramatic improvement, jumping from the 29th to 56th percentile, while Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center struggles in the bottom 13% of the state despite having the highest spending per student ($18,576).
A key finding is the "spending paradox": the lowest-performing schools spend the most per student, while top performers like Carver spend less, suggesting school culture and poverty rates are more influential. Chronic absenteeism is a clear warning sign, with low-performing schools having rates above 23% compared to under 7% for high performers. Socioeconomic status is a powerful predictor, as schools with higher free/reduced lunch rates (over 52%) consistently score lower. This data helps parents understand that a school's environment and attendance patterns are critical factors beyond just test scores or funding.
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