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Sylvania Heights Elementary School

5901 Sw 16th St
Miami, FL 33155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 503 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sylvania Heights Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (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 97% 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: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • 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

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Sylvania Heights Elementary School's student population of 503 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
503 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 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
Sylvania Heights Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sylvania Heights Elementary School is 0.06, 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)
#849 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Sylvania Heights Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sylvania 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.
62%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sylvania 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 Sylvania 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
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Sylvania Heights Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Sylvania Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
97%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Sylvania Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Sylvania Heights Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
3%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Sylvania 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
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Sylvania Heights Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of Sylvania 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
62%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sylvania 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
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sylvania 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 Sylvania Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Sylvania Heights Elementary School is ranked #849 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Sylvania Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Sylvania Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Gables Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Sylvania Heights Elementary School?
503 students attend Sylvania Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Sylvania Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sylvania Heights Elementary School?
Sylvania Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sylvania Heights Elementary School offer ?
Sylvania Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sylvania Heights Elementary School part of?
Sylvania Heights Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Reviews
5   8/20/2019
We love this school- our son has been here since kindergarten and is now entering 4th grade. Cambridge program is tough, but the teachers try hard and are engaging with students and parents alike.
- Posted by Parent - E G
3   6/30/2018
The best School in Area.
- Posted by Parent - Jean
5   6/30/2018
The best school...the best teachers.
- Posted by Parent - Leslie T
5   2/25/2017
I was at Sylvania Heights for 6 years and y expirence was GREAT!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Ruben Larrosa

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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