Summary:
Zip code 33161 in North Miami, Florida, is home to seven schools within the Miami-Dade County Public School District, serving elementary, middle, and high school students with a wide range of academic outcomes.
The standout school in the area is Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle School, which ranks in the 89th percentile statewide and boasts exceptional test scores, including 100% proficiency in Geometry and Biology. In stark contrast, North Miami Middle School ranks in the bottom 25% of Florida middle schools, creating a dramatic performance gap between the two. The four elementary schools—W. J. Bryan Elementary, Linda Lentin K-8 Center, Archcreek Elementary School, and North Miami Elementary School—are remarkably consistent, all earning 1 or 2-star ratings and ranking between the 25th and 53rd percentile, indicating a systemic challenge at the elementary level. North Miami Senior High School presents a paradox: it has a high 97.6% graduation rate but low proficiency in core subjects like ELA (44%) and high chronic absenteeism (35.5%).
Key metrics reveal that higher spending does not guarantee better performance—North Miami Elementary School spends the most per student ($16,789) but has a 2-star rating, while Mater Biscayne Academy spends the least ($11,592) and is the top performer. Similarly, the highest-performing school has the largest student-teacher ratio (22.6:1), challenging assumptions about class size. Overall, families in zip code 33161 face a clear choice between a high-performing middle school and several struggling traditional public schools, with the high school excelling at graduation but not academic mastery.
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