Summary:
The seven schools in Miami's 33186 zip code, part of the Miami-Dade school district, serve a diverse range of students from elementary through high school, with a standout performer and a clear hierarchy of academic success.
Calusa Elementary School is the clear star, earning a 5-star rating and ranking in the 98th percentile statewide. It achieves exceptional test scores—97% of 3rd graders proficient in math—and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate in the area at just 7.4%. In contrast, Bridgeprep Academy Of Village Green Middle High School is the lowest-performing school, with a 1-star rating, a 46.1% chronic absenteeism rate, and test scores far below district averages. Interestingly, spending does not guarantee success: Claude Pepper Elementary School has the highest per-student spending ($18,210) and best student-teacher ratio (11.9:1), yet it ranks in the 78th percentile, while Calusa spends less ($11,957) with larger classes but achieves far superior results. Arvida Middle School stands out for its advanced coursework, with 100% of students proficient in Geometry, while Devon Aire K-8 Center offers a strong K-8 model with lower absenteeism (12.9%) and smaller classes.
Chronic absenteeism is a powerful predictor of performance across the zip code. The two schools with the lowest absenteeism—Calusa (7.4%) and Devon Aire (12.9%)—are both high-performing, while the school with the highest absenteeism (Bridgeprep Middle High at 46.1%) is the lowest-performing. The average chronic absenteeism rate for the zip code is 20.5%, which is better than the district (28.2%) and state (31.4%) averages. Socioeconomic status varies, with Bridgeprep Academy Of Village Green (the alternative school) having the lowest economic disadvantage (25.35% free/reduced lunch) and Claude Pepper the highest (49.16%). The two Bridgeprep schools, despite sharing a name and address, represent opposite ends of the spectrum: the alternative school is a solid performer, while the middle high school struggles significantly, suggesting a disconnect between lower and upper grades.
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