Summary:
The zip code 33189 in Cutler Bay, Florida, is home to four public schools within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools district, including three elementary schools and one high school, serving a community with a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds.
Cutler Bay Senior High School is the standout performer in the area, achieving a perfect 100% graduation rate and an exceptionally low 8.2% chronic absenteeism rate, far outperforming district and state averages in every subject. Among the elementary schools, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is the top performer with a 3-star rating and consistent improvement, while Cutler Ridge Elementary School shows the most dramatic positive trend, jumping from a 2-star to a 3-star rating over three years. In contrast, Gulfstream Elementary School is the lowest-performing school, with a declining trend, the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 31.6%, and the lowest state ranking despite spending the most per student at $24,595.
A key finding is the "spending paradox" at Gulfstream Elementary, where the highest per-student spending does not translate into better outcomes, highlighting that resource allocation alone isn't the answer. Both Whigham and Cutler Ridge elementary schools reported 100% proficiency in 6th-grade math, indicating strong programs for advanced students. Overall, the area presents a clear contrast between the high-performing high school and the elementary schools, which show a strong correlation between lower socioeconomic status and higher absenteeism, with Cutler Bay High serving a more affluent population and achieving the best results.
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