Summary:
This analysis examines six elementary schools (including K-8 centers) in zip code 33183, Miami, Florida, serving grades Pre-K through 8 with enrollments ranging from 299 to 1,067 students, revealing a highly polarized academic landscape where top-performing schools coexist with a critically struggling institution.
The standout school is Archimedean Academy, which consistently ranks in the 98th percentile or higher with a 5-star rating, achieving 94% math proficiency for 3rd graders versus the state average of 66%, and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 11.2%. In stark contrast, Bridgeprep Academy Charter ranks in the bottom 1% with 0 stars, where only 23% of 3rd graders were proficient in math and chronic absenteeism reaches 38.2%. Other strong performers include Kendale Lakes Elementary School (92nd percentile) and Somerset Palms Academy (91st percentile), despite Somerset spending the least per student ($8,933). Winston Park K-8 Center excels in advanced coursework with 100% proficiency in Geometry and Biology, while Academir Preparatory Academy performs moderately at the 57th percentile.
Key metrics show an average chronic absenteeism rate of 19.9% (better than the Miami-Dade district average of 28.2%), an average free/reduced lunch rate of 53.1%, and average spending per student of $12,362 with a wide range from $8,933 to $15,962. The data reveals that spending does not guarantee success—Kendale Lakes spends the most but Somerset Palms spends the least while both are top performers. Chronic absenteeism strongly correlates with performance, as the two highest-performing schools have the lowest absenteeism rates. Bridgeprep Academy Charter is a notable outlier, being the only school from the Orange district despite its physical location, suggesting systemic issues beyond socioeconomic factors.
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