Olympia Heights Elementary School

9797 Sw 40th St
Miami, FL 33165
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Olympia Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Olympia Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Olympia Heights Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Olympia Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Olympia Heights Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#617 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
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70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Olympia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Olympia Heights Elementary School 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.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Olympia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
98%
37%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
1%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.04
This chart displays the diversity score of Olympia Heights Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Olympia Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Olympia Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Olympia Heights Elementary School is ranked #617 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Olympia Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Olympia Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rockway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Olympia Heights Elementary School?
322 students attend Olympia Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Olympia Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Olympia Heights Elementary School?
Olympia Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Olympia Heights Elementary School offer ?
Olympia Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Olympia Heights Elementary School part of?
Olympia Heights Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 322 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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