Summary:
In zip code 33178, there is a single middle school option: Academir Charter School East Middle, a small charter school serving grades 6 through 8 with just 92 students as part of the Miami-Dade school district.
This school presents a mixed picture of performance. On one hand, it achieves remarkable results in advanced coursework, with 100% proficiency in both Algebra 1 and Biology 1 End-of-Course exams for the 2025-2026 school year, far exceeding district and state averages. On the other hand, its grade-level proficiency is concerning: only 45% of 6th graders are proficient in math, and just 40% of 8th graders are proficient in science, both well below district and state benchmarks. The school's state ranking has also declined sharply over three years, from a high of 4 stars (75th percentile) in 2023-2024 down to 2 stars (44th percentile) in 2025-2026. Additionally, the student-teacher ratio is very high at 30.6:1, which may limit individualized attention, despite per-student spending of $10,738 being reasonable.
A key takeaway is the school's volatility and the "small school effect." With only 92 students, a handful of high achievers can dramatically boost advanced course scores, while the majority may struggle with grade-level standards. Chronic absenteeism sits at 29.5%, slightly above the district average. Parents should consider that the school excels at accelerating a select few but may not consistently support all students in reaching grade-level proficiency, and the declining state ranking warrants careful monitoring of academic stability.
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