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South Miami Heights Elementary School

12231 Sw 190th Ter
Miami, FL 33177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
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).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
South Miami Heights Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
452 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
South Miami Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Miami Heights Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#1235 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of South Miami Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of South Miami 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.
56%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of South Miami 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.
40-44%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of South Miami 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in South Miami Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in South Miami Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in South Miami Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in South Miami Heights Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in South Miami Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in South Miami Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of South Miami 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
69%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in South Miami Heights Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in South Miami 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 Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Miami Heights Elementary School's ranking?
South Miami Heights Elementary School is ranked #1235 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are South Miami Heights Elementary School often compared to?
South Miami Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miami Heights Elementary School, Caribbean K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend South Miami Heights Elementary School?
452 students attend South Miami Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of South Miami Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Miami Heights Elementary School?
South Miami Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Miami Heights Elementary School offer ?
South Miami Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is South Miami Heights Elementary School part of?
South Miami Heights Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-calendar">School Calendar

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Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 452 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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