Excellent
#281 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 7% in state
Academir Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5800 SW 135TH AVE, Miami, FL 33183
- Math 63% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs FL 54% (2024)
Academics
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Students at Academir Preparatory Academy score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Academir Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 83Very Walkable
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 72Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,741
Median home value
$372,000
Median rent
$1,880/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
68.5%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hollywood Education Literacy Project MiamiPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 0.3 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| Bent Tree Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Royal Green Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 830 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #70 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Academir Preparatory Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Academir Preparatory Academy
Academir Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #281 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Academir Preparatory Academy
What grades does Academir Preparatory Academy serve?
Academir Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Academir Preparatory Academy?
Academir Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.
How does Academir Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Academir Preparatory Academy ranks #281 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Academir Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Academir Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Academir Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Academir Preparatory Academy has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Academir Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Academir Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Academir Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Academir Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Academir Preparatory Academy?
80.8% of students at Academir Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 386
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (305) 967-8492
- Area population (ZIP 33183)
- 33,811
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33183; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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