Summary:
This analysis examines four elementary schools in zip code 33185, serving grades from Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade, with total enrollments ranging from 366 to 695 students, revealing a stark contrast in performance driven largely by district affiliation.
The standout performer is Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School, which achieved the highest state ranking in the most recent year, placing 81st out of 2,240 schools (96th percentile, 5 stars) and showing a rapid ascent from the 88th percentile the prior year. Academir Charter School West is a model of consistent high performance, maintaining a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the 94th-95th percentile statewide, with exceptional proficiency rates in advanced coursework like Civics (98%). In contrast, Academir Preparatory of Championsgate is a significant outlier, ranking in the bottom 38% of all Florida elementary schools with a 2-star rating, the highest chronic absenteeism rate (44.6%), and the highest percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch (55.19%). Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center falls in the middle, ranking 581st (74th percentile, 4 stars) with the highest per-student spending ($15,553) and lowest student-teacher ratio (15:1) in the area.
The most striking finding is the performance chasm between the three Miami-Dade schools and the single Osceola school, suggesting district affiliation is a powerful predictor of performance. Spending does not guarantee success, as Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center spends the most but ranks lower than Academir Charter School West, which spends significantly less. Chronic absenteeism is a powerful indicator, with the lowest-performing school having a rate more than triple that of the top-performing school. Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary is on a rapid ascent, with 2025-2026 test scores showing 94% Math proficiency in 5th grade and 90% in 4th grade, signaling it may soon surpass Academir West as the absolute top school in the area.
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