Summary:
The nine elementary schools in Miami's 33176 zip code, serving grades PK-8 within the Miami-Dade district, present a diverse educational landscape where charter schools, particularly the Somerset network, dominate the top rankings.
Somerset Academy Kendall is the area's rising star, leaping to a top-10 state rank with perfect 100% math proficiency in 4th grade, while Somerset Academy Bay remains a consistent powerhouse with 98% proficiency in 3rd-grade ELA and math and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (6.1%). In contrast, Gloria Floyd Elementary School spends the most per student ($24,065) and has the smallest class sizes (11:1), yet ranks in the 60th percentile with the highest absenteeism (24.1%), proving that money alone doesn't guarantee success. Leewood K-8 Center is a strong all-rounder in the 89th percentile, but shows a puzzling weakness in 7th-grade math (53% proficiency), while Frank Crawford Martin K-8 Center struggles with higher poverty rates and lower performance. Kendale Elementary School and Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset round out the top performers, while William H. Lehman Elementary School and Ben Gamla Charter School offer mid-range options.
Overall, the area's schools average in the 80th percentile statewide, with chronic absenteeism (13.3%) far below district and state averages. The key takeaway for parents is that the Somerset charter schools deliver exceptional results through strong school culture and curriculum, while traditional public schools like Leewood offer solid performance with specific areas for improvement. The data clearly shows that factors like attendance and instructional quality matter more than spending levels when choosing a school in this zip code.
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