Summary:
In zip code 33144, there are three public elementary schools—Seminole Elementary School, Fairlawn Elementary School, and Flagami Elementary School—serving grades PK-5 within the Miami-Dade school district, which ranks in the 71st percentile statewide.
Seminole Elementary School is the standout performer in this area, ranking in the 90th percentile statewide and earning a 4-star rating. It consistently exceeds district and state averages in math, ELA, and science, with math proficiency reaching 88% to 89% in 3rd and 4th grades. Its average math proficiency of 87.3% far outpaces Flagami’s 74.3% and Fairlawn’s 63.0%. Despite having a higher chronic absenteeism rate (15.5%) than Flagami (11.1%), Seminole achieves the highest test scores, suggesting strong instructional quality. In contrast, Flagami Elementary School spends the most per student ($16,655) and has the lowest student-teacher ratio (14.6), yet ranks lower academically (62nd percentile). Its low chronic absenteeism rate of 11.1% is well below the district average of 28.2%, but this does not translate into top test scores, highlighting that resource investment alone does not guarantee high performance.
Fairlawn Elementary School is the lowest-ranked school in the zip code, sitting at the 53rd percentile, though it has improved from the 36th percentile in 2023-2024. Its 5th-grade math and ELA scores were notably low in 2024-2025 but have since improved, though they remain below district averages. Overall, Seminole is the clear choice for academic excellence, while Flagami offers strong attendance and resource investment, and Fairlawn shows potential for growth but currently lags behind its peers.
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