Summary:
The 33172 zip code, encompassing Doral and Miami, Florida, is home to 14 schools within the Miami-Dade district, serving students from elementary through high school, including one alternative K-12 school. The educational landscape is dominated by a high-performing charter school network, creating a stark performance divide between elite institutions and struggling traditional public schools.
The standout schools are overwhelmingly part of the "Doral Academy" network. Doral Academy Of Technology is the top performer, ranked #5 in the state with 100% proficiency in nearly every subject and a chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.9%. Doral Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy and Doral Academy Charter High School both boast 100% graduation rates and test scores 25-40 points above state averages. In stark contrast, Doral Park High School is critically underperforming, ranked in the bottom 8% of Florida high schools with a 61.9% graduation rate and an extreme 81.1% chronic absenteeism rate. Ruben Dario Middle School also struggles, with proficiency rates below 51% in core subjects.
A key takeaway is that the most efficient schools outperform the most expensive ones. Doral Academy Of Technology spends just $6,621 per student, while E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School spends $14,308 per student but achieves far lower results. This highlights that school culture and resource allocation are more critical than raw spending. The Doral Academy network operates a seamless feeder system from elementary through high school, creating a self-reinforcing cycle of success that makes it a clear destination for high-achieving families in the area.
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