Best Public Schools in Zip Code 33161


Summary:

The 33161 zip code area in Miami, Florida is home to 7 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, all part of the Miami-Dade school district. While the district is ranked 24th out of 68 in Florida and has a 3-star rating, the schools in this area show significant disparities in academic performance.

Among the standout schools is Mater Academy Biscayne Middle School, a public charter middle school that ranks 215th out of 1,196 Florida middle schools and earns a 4-star rating. The school boasts strong test scores, with 87% proficient or better in Civics, 73% in 6th grade ELA, and 100% in 8th grade Math. Another high-performing school is Linda Lentin K-8 Center, which has relatively high test scores compared to the other schools in the area, with several grade levels exceeding the Miami-Dade and Florida averages in ELA and Math.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools significantly underperforming the district and state averages, particularly in Math and ELA. This suggests the need for targeted interventions and support to address these disparities. Additionally, the schools with the highest percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch tend to have lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates, highlighting the impact of socioeconomic factors on educational outcomes in the 33161 zip code area.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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