Summary:
Zip code 33135 in Miami, Florida, is home to eight schools serving elementary through high school grades, offering a diverse mix of traditional public and charter options within the Miami-Dade and Osceola districts.
The standout performer in this area is the International Studies Charter High School and its associated International Studies Charter Middle School, which consistently rank in the top 12% and 10% of Florida schools, respectively. These schools boast perfect graduation rates, low chronic absenteeism around 13%, and 5-star ratings. In stark contrast, several elementary schools struggle significantly. Alpha Charter Of Excellence and Bridgeprep Academy Interamerican Campus rank in the bottom 10% of Florida elementary schools, while Auburndale Elementary School and Lincoln-Marti Charter Schools (Osceola Campus) also fall in the bottom 20-30%. Miami Senior High School, the area's only traditional high school, serves over 3,100 students and performs in the middle of the pack statewide (57th percentile), with strong US History scores but challenges in Geometry and English Language Arts.
Key metrics reveal a wide range of experiences. The average free/reduced lunch rate is 50.4%, but varies from a very low 2.66% at Bridgeprep Academy to 61.7% at International Studies Charter High School. Spending per student averages $11,188, yet the highest-spending school, Auburndale Elementary at $16,344, does not achieve top results, while International Studies Charter High School spends a modest $9,492. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.7%, but the gap is enormous: International Studies schools have rates around 13%, while Lincoln-Marti Charter (40.2%) and Miami Senior High (38.8%) far exceed the state average. This data shows that charter status alone does not guarantee quality, spending does not directly correlate with success, and chronic absenteeism is a powerful indicator of a school's overall health and performance.
Thank you for your feedback!