Summary:
Zip code 33134 in Coral Gables, Florida, is home to two exceptional K-8 schools—Coral Gables Preparatory Academy and Somerset Gables Academy—both part of the highly rated Miami-Dade school district, which ranks in the 71st percentile statewide.
Somerset Gables Academy is the standout performer, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the top 92nd percentile of Florida schools. It achieves 100% proficiency in 7th Grade ELA and consistently scores above 90% in several subjects, outperforming Coral Gables Preparatory Academy by 5 to 15 percentage points in most academic metrics. Despite this edge, Somerset Gables spends $455 less per student ($12,110 vs. $12,565) and has a slightly higher student-teacher ratio (19.8:1 vs. 18:1), suggesting greater financial efficiency. However, its state ranking has declined for three consecutive years, from 49th to 188th, a trend worth monitoring. Meanwhile, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is a strong 4-star school (82nd percentile) that has shown slight improvement over the same period.
Both schools dramatically outperform district and state averages, with chronic absenteeism rates around 10-11%—roughly one-third of the Miami-Dade and Florida averages. Free/reduced lunch rates are low (22-27%), correlating with high academic performance. A notable finding is a dip in math proficiency at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy in 6th and 7th grades (65% and 64%), compared to 90% in 3rd and 8th grades, suggesting a middle school math challenge that Somerset Gables Academy does not share. Overall, this zip code offers two excellent school choices, with Somerset Gables providing a clear academic advantage.
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