Summary:
Zip code 33145 in Miami, Florida, is home to two public schools—Shenandoah Middle School (grades 6-8) and Coral Way K-8 Center (grades PK-8)—serving a combined 2,269 students within the Miami-Dade district, which ranks in the top 30% of Florida districts.
Coral Way K-8 Center is the standout school in this area, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 74th percentile statewide, compared to Shenandoah Middle School’s 2-star rating and 36th percentile rank. Coral Way outperforms both district and state averages in nearly every subject, especially in elementary grades—for example, 80% of its 5th graders are proficient in science versus 59% district-wide. Its K-8 model appears to provide academic continuity, as its middle school students consistently score higher in math and English than Shenandoah’s. Coral Way also benefits from lower chronic absenteeism (17% vs. 21.9%), a lower student-to-teacher ratio (18.2:1 vs. 20.5:1), and higher per-student spending ($12,758 vs. $9,684).
Shenandoah Middle School presents a paradox: while a select group of advanced students achieves 100% proficiency in Geometry and Biology end-of-course exams, the majority of its students struggle in standard grade-level assessments, with only 38% of 7th graders proficient in math compared to 58% district-wide. This suggests a two-tier system where high-flyers excel but the broader student body is underserved. Both schools have lower chronic absenteeism than the district (28.2%) and state (31.4%) averages, but the gap between them—17% at Coral Way versus 21.9% at Shenandoah—reinforces the performance divide. For parents, Coral Way offers stronger overall academics and resources, while Shenandoah may suit advanced learners seeking accelerated coursework.
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