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Miami-Dade School District

1450 Ne 2nd Ave # 912
Miami, FL 33132-1308
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Tel: (305) 995-1000
www.dadeschools.net

Top Rankings

Miami-Dade School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 431 public elementary schools serving 238,463 students in Miami-Dade School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public elementary schools in Florida.
Public Elementary Schools in Miami-Dade School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Florida public elementary school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Florida public elementary school average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (FL)
# Schools
548 Schools
3,475 Schools
# Students
335,780 Students
2,036,173 Students
# Teachers
16,711 Teachers
119,007 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

District Rank

Miami-Dade School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 73 school districts in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 81% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (FL)
#20 out of 73 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Miami-Dade School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miami-Dade School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miami-Dade School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
51%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Miami-Dade School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
88%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Miami-Dade School District and public school graduation rate of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.42
0.70
# American Indian Students
128 Students
5,169 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3,595 Students
56,112 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
249,897 Students
742,258 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
37%
# Black Students
59,182 Students
428,334 Students
% Black Students
18%
21%
# White Students
20,889 Students
712,573 Students
% White Students
6%
35%
# Hawaiian Students
121 Students
3,468 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,968 Students
88,259 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
9,448
58,398
# Students in K Grade:
21,860
197,852
# Students in 1st Grade:
23,540
209,754
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23,213
206,459
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25,860
224,146
# Students in 4th Grade:
22,955
201,390
# Students in 5th Grade:
24,426
209,363
# Students in 6th Grade:
26,443
222,835
# Students in 7th Grade:
25,928
208,432
# Students in 8th Grade:
26,799
213,840
# Students in 9th Grade:
27,640
22,336
# Students in 10th Grade:
26,696
21,603
# Students in 11th Grade:
26,012
19,525
# Students in 12th Grade:
24,960
20,240
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,874 is higher than the state median of $11,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,378 is higher than the state median of $11,627. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (FL)
Total Revenue
$4,325 MM
$34,349 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Miami-Dade School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4,158 MM
$33,354 MM
This chart displays total spending of Miami-Dade School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$12,874
$11,974
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Miami-Dade School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,378
$11,627
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Miami-Dade School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Miami-Dade School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Doral Academy Of Technology
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥99% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 287 students
Rank: #22.
True North Classical Academy At Dadeland
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
7900 Sw 86th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 405-7373
Grades: K-8
| 576 students
Rank: #33.
Henry S. West Laboratory School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5300 Carillo St
Miami, FL 33146
(305) 661-7661
Grades: K-8
| 392 students
Rank: #44.
Somerset Academy Elementary School South Miami Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Archimedean Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: K-5
| 646 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4901 Lincoln Dr
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 444-7388
Grades: 6-8
| 971 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931
Grades: 6-12
| 902 students
Rank: #5 - 85. - 8.
True North Classical Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9393 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33173
(305) 749-5725
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
Rank: #99.
Just Arts And Management Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: 6-8
| 272 students
Rank: #1010.
Sunset Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5120 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 661-8527
Grades: PK-5
| 1,196 students
Rank: #1111.
Mast Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3979 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-6278
Grades: 6-12
| 1,535 students
Rank: #1212.
Archimedean Middle Conservatory
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12425 Sw 72nd St
Miami, FL 33183
(305) 279-6572
Grades: 6-8
| 330 students
Rank: #1313.
Doral Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2450 Nw 97th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 597-9999
Grades: K-5
| 1,099 students
Rank: #1414.
Somerset Academy Charter Middle School South Miami Campus
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5876 Sw 68th St
Miami, FL 33143
(305) 740-0509
Grades: 6-8
| 178 students
Rank: #1515.
I Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1500 Biscayne Blvd Ste 129
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 995-1928
Grades: PK-12
| 797 students
Rank: #1616.
Pinecrest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10250 Sw 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 667-5579
Grades: PK-5
| 945 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
660 Sw 3rd St
Miami, FL 33130
(305) 326-0791
Grades: PK-8
| 747 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Palmetto Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12401 Sw 74th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
(305) 238-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 666 students
Rank: #1919.
Doral Academy Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2601 Nw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-0020
Grades: 6-8
| 1,381 students
Rank: #2020.
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10207 W Flagler St
Miami, FL 33174
(305) 553-9762
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #2121.
Herbert A. Ammons Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
17990 Sw 142nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(305) 971-0158
Grades: 6-8
| 1,005 students
Rank: #2222.
Renaissance Elementary Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10651 Nw 19th St
Miami, FL 33172
(305) 591-2225
Grades: K-5
| 910 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
International Studies Charter Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2480 Sw 8th St
Miami, FL 33135
(305) 643-2955
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Springview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1122 Bluebird Ave
Miami, FL 33166
(305) 885-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: #2525.
Pinecrest Glades Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15250 Sw Eighth St
Miami, FL 33194
(305) 229-6949
Grades: K-5
| 940 students
Rank: #2626.
Aventura City Of Excellence School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3333 Ne 188th St
Miami, FL 33180
(305) 466-1499
Grades: K-8
| 1,032 students
Rank: #2727.
North Dade Center For Modern Languages
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1840 Nw 157th St
Opa Locka, FL 33054
(305) 625-3885
Grades: K-5
| 333 students
Rank: #2828.
Coconut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3351 Matilda St
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 445-7876
Grades: PK-5
| 541 students
Rank: #2929.
Calusa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Miami, FL 33186
(305) 385-0589
Grades: PK-5
| 770 students
Rank: #3030.
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4702 Sw 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175
(305) 222-8161
Grades: PK-8
| 838 students
Rank: #3131.
Miami Arts Studio 6-12 At Zelda Glazer
Magnet School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
15015 Sw 24th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-2323
Grades: 6-12
| 1,788 students
Rank: #3232.
George W. Carver Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
238 Grand Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 443-5286
Grades: PK-5
| 566 students
Rank: #3333.
Somerset Preparatory Academy Sunset
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 271-9000
Grades: K-8
| 442 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Academir Charter School West
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14880 Sw 26th St
Miami, FL 33185
(305) 485-9911
Grades: K-8
| 715 students
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Ben Gamla Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11155 Sw 112th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(305) 596-6266
Grades: K-8
| 245 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 548 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 335,780 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : 88% (Top 50% in FL)
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  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 51% (Top 50%)
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