Summary:
There are three elementary schools in zip code 33141, serving students from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th or 8th grade in the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked in the top 30% of Florida districts.
Mater Academy (Miami Beach) is the standout academic powerhouse, ranking in the 61st percentile statewide and offering advanced middle school coursework like Algebra 1 and Biology 1 with near-perfect proficiency rates. It serves grades K-8 and has the highest percentage of economically disadvantaged students (62%) yet spends the least per student ($9,739). In contrast, Biscayne Beach Elementary School is a consistent performer with the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (19.8%) and solid test scores near district averages. Treasure Island Elementary School struggles the most, ranking in the 33rd percentile despite spending the most per student ($16,757) and having the lowest economic disadvantage rate (51%).
A key finding is the "money vs. performance" paradox: Treasure Island spends the most but performs worst, while Mater Academy spends the least and performs best, suggesting school culture and curriculum drive success more than funding. Chronic absenteeism is a clear predictor of performance, with Treasure Island's 30% rate correlating with its low rank. All three schools share a weakness in 5th grade science, scoring below the state average of 60%, indicating a curriculum gap in the area. Mater Academy's K-8 structure provides a unique advantage for families seeking a continuous pathway to high school-level coursework.
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