Summary:
The nine schools in Miami's zip code 33150, part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, serve a predominantly elementary-focused population with six elementary schools, one middle school, and two high schools, all facing significant economic challenges as every school reports a free/reduced lunch rate between 63% and 79%.
Chronic absenteeism is the most critical issue across the area, with rates far exceeding the state average of 31.4%. Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy For Community Education has the highest rate at 65.5%, followed by Miami Northwestern Senior High at 55.9%, while Van E. Blanton Elementary School is the only school below the state average at 22.3% and is also the highest-ranked elementary school in the zip code. Despite its high absenteeism, Miami Northwestern Senior High stands out with a remarkable 96.4% graduation rate and strong improvement from a 1-star to a 2-star rating, achieving proficiency above the district average in Biology 1 (80%) and nearly matching in US History (75%). In contrast, Dr. Marvin Dunn Academy spends the most per student ($26,513) but has the lowest graduation rate (44.4%) and the highest absenteeism, showing that increased funding alone does not guarantee success.
A fascinating "two-speed" pattern emerges at Edison Park K-8 Center and Horace Mann Middle School, where both have low overall state rankings but excel in advanced coursework. Edison Park achieved a phenomenal 95% proficiency in Algebra 1 EOC, while Horace Mann posted a perfect 100% in Geometry EOC and 97% in Biology 1 EOC, suggesting these schools effectively prepare top-tier students even as the general student body struggles. The elementary foundation is weak overall, with 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency below 30% at Holmes Elementary School (27%) and Edison Park (28%), while Van E. Blanton Elementary (50%) and Arcola Lake Elementary School (36%) perform better, highlighting that early literacy remains a major challenge for the area.
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