Summary:
Zip code 33160 is home to one elementary school, Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8, a large K-8 institution serving 1,729 students in the Miami-Dade district, where only 26.89% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a relatively affluent area.
Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 is a high-performing school with a 4-star state rating, consistently exceeding district and state averages in most subjects. It is particularly strong in advanced math and science, achieving 100% proficiency in Geometry and Biology 1 End-of-Course exams, a testament to its K-8 structure allowing 8th graders to tackle high-school-level material. However, its state ranking has declined over three years, from the 83rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 71st percentile in 2025-2026, suggesting other Florida schools are improving faster. The school spends $9,654 per student and has a student-teacher ratio of 18.7:1.
Despite its academic strengths, the school shows notable weaknesses. Chronic absenteeism is a concern at 31%, higher than the district average and nearly matching the state average. Additionally, proficiency dips in 5th and 6th-grade math (67% and 70% in 2025-2026) and relative weaknesses in Civics (74%) and 5th Grade Science (57%) compared to district and state averages. These areas present opportunities for improvement, even as the school remains a standout choice for families seeking advanced academic opportunities in a K-8 setting.
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