South Miami Heights Elementary School vs. Caribbean K-8 Center
Should you attend South Miami Heights Elementary School or Caribbean K-8 Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Miami Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Most improved public schools
Caribbean K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Miami Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 700 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caribbean K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
452 students
700 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2450 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
31
19
Kindergarten Students
56
61
Grade 1 Students
63
74
Grade 2 Students
68
71
Grade 3 Students
76
72
Grade 4 Students
73
65
Grade 5 Students
85
84
Grade 6 Students
-
81
Grade 7 Students
-
88
Grade 8 Students
-
85
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
78%
56%
% Black
16%
39%
% White
4%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
78%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
