Serving 681 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miami Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 52% (which is equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than 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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 681 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Miami Heights Elementary School's student population of 681 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
681 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Miami Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Heights Elementary School is 0.20, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2000 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
89%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miami Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Miami Heights Elementary School is ranked #2000 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Miami Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Miami Heights Elementary School?
681 students attend Miami Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Miami Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Heights Elementary School?
Miami Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Heights Elementary School offer ?
Miami Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Heights Elementary School part of?
Miami Heights Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 8/9/2019
I love this School.The teachers are kind and always help!I love how the school upgraded so much and I don''t ever wanna leave.
5 9/20/2018
Not exactly a student anymore however I used to be for grades 2-5. This school was BOMB, in the good way of course, I was in gifted but the teachers all seemed to be pretty cool regardless. The art teachers, music, and PE well those were all I had I think but they were still very good at what they taught. For example, in PE we got to do a variety of stuff, and in art we usually would do different kinds of projects and occasional watch movies about optical illusions in Brain Games (awesome show btw), and in music well that was ok. My homeroom teachers were all pretty nice. Point is that this was the most memorable school experience I've been to and even though I'm in like, 9th grade, I still remember it.
5 7/19/2017
awesome school amazing education
3 2/25/2017
can you have a photography and a makeup class one or the other, but most likely photography.
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