Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in zip code 33166, serving grades PK-5 in the communities of Doral and Miami Springs, all part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District.
The two charter schools in the area are the clear standouts. Integrated Science And Asian Culture (Isaac) Academy is the top performer, ranking in the 98th percentile statewide with exceptional test scores averaging over 92% in both English and Math. Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School is also a strong choice, achieving a 5-star rating and high proficiency rates across all subjects despite being the largest school with over 1,000 students. Among the traditional public schools, Springview Elementary School performs solidly, particularly in Math, while Miami Springs Elementary School has the lowest test scores and the highest rate of chronic absenteeism at 23.4%.
The most striking finding is that spending does not predict success. Miami Springs Elementary spends the most per student ($20,953) and has the smallest class sizes, yet it performs the worst academically. In contrast, Isaac Academy spends the least ($9,836) and has the largest class sizes, yet achieves the best results. This suggests that school culture and family engagement are more critical than financial resources. Chronic absenteeism also emerges as a key indicator, with the lowest-performing school having the highest absenteeism rate and the top school having the lowest rate (6.9%).
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