Best Public Schools in Zip Code 33160

The 33160 zip code area of Miami-Dade County is home to 3 schools, including 1 elementary/middle school, 2 high schools, and no alternative schools. The standout institution in this area is Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8, a high-performing elementary/middle school that consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade district and Florida state averages on standardized tests. In contrast, the other high school, Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School, has more average performance, while the alternative high school, Amikids Miami-Dade North, faces significant challenges with chronic absenteeism.

Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 stands out as an exceptional school, with consistently high test scores and a strong statewide ranking. The school's student population is majority white, with a significant Hispanic representation. In comparison, Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School has a more diverse student body, with a majority Hispanic and significant African American and white populations. Amikids Miami-Dade North serves a predominantly African American and Hispanic student population.

Chronic absenteeism is a significant issue across the schools, particularly at Amikids Miami-Dade North, where nearly 90% of students are chronically absent. The free/reduced lunch rates also vary, with Norman S. Edelcup/Sunny Isles Beach K-8 and Amikids Miami-Dade North serving relatively lower-income student populations compared to Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School. Despite these differences, the spending per student is relatively consistent across the three schools, suggesting that factors other than funding may be driving the performance differences.