Summary:
The seven schools in Miami's zip code 33167, all part of the Miami-Dade school district, serve a diverse range of students from elementary through high school, with a total enrollment of about 3,478 students. A defining characteristic of this area is the high level of economic disadvantage, as over 65% of students at five of the seven schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a figure that reaches 100% at Phoenix Academy Of Excellence North.
The standout school for academic excellence is School For Advanced Studies North, a magnet high school with a 100% graduation rate, the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area (6.5%), and a relatively low poverty rate (27.43%). In stark contrast, Phoenix Academy Of Excellence North faces the most severe challenges, with the highest chronic absenteeism rate (73.8%), 100% poverty, and the lowest academic performance, ranking in the bottom 9th percentile statewide. KIPP Miami-Liberty City presents a unique profile as the largest school (1,359 students), showing strong performance in high school math (88% proficient in Algebra 1) despite struggles in elementary subjects. Lakeview Elementary School is a bright spot, having jumped from the 16th to the 51st percentile in state rankings over two years, and it boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among elementary and middle schools (20.4%).
Key metrics reveal a polarized landscape. The average chronic absenteeism rate across the area is 37.2%, well above the district (28.2%) and state (31.4%) averages. Spending varies dramatically, from $60,617 per student at The Seed School Of Miami (which has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio but low test scores) to $9,949 at Phoenix Academy Of Excellence North. A notable finding is that Henry Elementary School Reeves K-8 Center consistently outperforms the similarly situated Carrie P. Meek/Westview K-8 Center in nearly every subject, suggesting that school leadership and teaching quality can make a tangible difference even in comparable communities.
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