Summary:
In zip code 33168 (Miami Shores, FL), there is one high school, Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores, a charter school serving grades 6 through 12 with 567 students.
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores stands out for its exceptional academic performance and student outcomes. The school consistently outperforms both the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida in most subjects, particularly in Biology, US History, Civics, and English Language Arts. It boasts a perfect 100% graduation rate, significantly higher than the district (93.1%) and state (92.2%) averages. Chronic absenteeism is low at 18.4%, compared to 28.2% district-wide and 31.4% statewide. The school's state ranking has improved over three years, reaching the 80th percentile in 2025-2026, and it maintains a solid 4-star rating. Per-student spending is $11,763, with a student-teacher ratio of 21:1.
A key finding is a significant disparity in math performance: while 7th and 8th graders meet district averages, only 37% of 6th graders were proficient in math in 2025-2026, compared to 67% district-wide. This suggests a potential issue with the transition to middle school math. Conversely, the school excels in humanities and sciences, with proficiency rates 8-13 percentage points above state averages in Civics (90%), Biology (83%), and US History (83%). The free/reduced lunch rate is 24.16%, indicating a relatively lower level of economic disadvantage. For families, this school is a high-performing option with a strong high school program, though the 6th-grade math performance warrants attention for students entering at that level.
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