Summary:
In zip code 33162 (North Miami Beach, FL), there are four public elementary schools serving grades PK-5, all part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, which is rated a 4-star district.
Among these schools, Oak Grove Elementary School stands out as the most improved, jumping 355 places in state ranking to the 34th percentile, and it also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (17.9%) despite having the highest percentage of students receiving free or reduced lunch (66.11%). Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm is the top performer in 5th Grade Science, achieving a 63% proficiency rate that exceeds both district and state averages, a remarkable 20-point improvement from the prior year. Fulford Elementary School has the lowest per-student spending ($12,074) but still performs competitively, with strong 3rd Grade Math scores. Greynolds Park Elementary School spends the most per student ($15,216) yet has the lowest overall state ranking, highlighting that spending does not directly correlate with performance.
Key metrics show all four schools have similar enrollment (476-543 students) and student-teacher ratios (15.8:1 to 17.5:1). Math proficiency generally outpaces English Language Arts across the area, though Greynolds Park excels in 3rd Grade ELA (70% proficiency, above district and state averages). Chronic absenteeism rates are well below the state average (31.4%) for all schools, ranging from 17.9% at Oak Grove to 21.6% at Greynolds Park. The most impressive single improvement is the 20-point science surge at Gertrude K. Edelman/Sabal Palm, suggesting a highly effective curriculum change. Overall, Oak Grove presents a compelling paradox of high poverty combined with low absenteeism and rapid academic improvement, making it a school to watch.
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