Summary:
This analysis examines ten elementary schools in Miami's 33142 zip code, all part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, serving primarily Pre-K through 5th grade with an average enrollment of 383 students and a high level of economic need across the area.
The standout school in this area is Kelsey L. Pharr Elementary School, which is the only school to achieve a 3-star rating, ranking in the 66th percentile statewide with top test scores like 92% proficiency in 4th-grade Math. In contrast, Charles R. Drew K-8 Center presents a paradox: its elementary grades perform among the lowest, but its middle school program shows exceptional results with 86% proficiency in Algebra 1 and 95% in Biology 1. Earlington Heights Elementary School has experienced a notable decline, dropping from a 3-star to a 1-star rating over two years, while Mater International Academy stands out for having the highest economic need (98.32% free/reduced lunch) yet the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (19.0%) and lowest per-student spending ($9,951).
Key metrics reveal an average chronic absenteeism rate of 33.2%, higher than both the district (28.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, with Orchard Villa Elementary School having the highest rate at 42.9%. Per-student spending varies widely from $9,951 to $20,815, but does not correlate with performance, as the highest-spending school, Agenoria S. Paschal/Olinda Elementary School, ranks only in the 36th percentile. Overall, these schools average a state percentile rank of just 26.1, indicating systemic challenges that require targeted interventions to improve outcomes for students in this community.
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