Best Schools in South Miami Heights, FL
South Miami Heights, FL has 27 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 16 elementary) serving 13,994 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in South Miami Heights greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Miami Heights, FL
The top high schools in South Miami Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Dade Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3145 Students
2. Miami Southridge Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 2085 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Miami Heights, FL
The top middle schools in South Miami Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset Academy Charter Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 438 Students
2. Cutler Bay Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1031 Students
3. Richmond Heights Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 439 Students
4. Redland Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 601 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Miami Heights, FL
The top elementary schools in South Miami Heights, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 802 Students
2. Academir Charter School Preparatory
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1150 Students
3. Cutler Ridge Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 396 Students
4. Miami Heights Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 644 Students
5. South Miami Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 452 Students
6. Bel-aire Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 319 Students
7. Redland Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 868 Students
8. Caribbean K-8 Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Miami-dade • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 700 Students
9. Kiddy Academy 2
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Kiddy Academy 2 • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 140 Students
10. Rise Up Academics
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Rise Up Academics • Private • Grades 2 - 8 • 4 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Miami Heights, FL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Miami Heights, FL has a total population of 34,776 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 81%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Miami Heights, FL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Miami Heights, FL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.87 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.12 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Miami Heights, FL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Miami Heights, FL.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit South Miami Heights, FL Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in South Miami Heights, FL
How many schools are in South Miami Heights, FL?
South Miami Heights, FL has 27 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 16 elementary schools, serving 13,994 students in total.
How do schools in South Miami Heights perform on state tests?
On average, 27 schools in South Miami Heights score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in South Miami Heights greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Miami Heights?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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