South Miami Heights Elementary School vs. Caribbean K-8 Center
Should you attend South Miami Heights Elementary School or Caribbean K-8 Center? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
South Miami Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Most improved public schools
Caribbean K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 471 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 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caribbean K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
471 students
734 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1235 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2450 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
38
15
Kindergarten Students
56
63
Grade 1 Students
62
66
Grade 2 Students
64
83
Grade 3 Students
79
68
Grade 4 Students
88
80
Grade 5 Students
84
71
Grade 6 Students
-
99
Grade 7 Students
-
88
Grade 8 Students
-
101
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
82%
63%
% Black
13%
33%
% White
3%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.31
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
74%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
