Excellent
#230 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 6% in state
Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
660 SW 3RD ST, Miami, FL 33130
- Math 85% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 83% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ada Merritt K-8 Center score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 9 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 84% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 84Excellent Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$57,933
Median home value
$479,800
Median rent
$1,656/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
14.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33130; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mater Academy East Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-marti Charter School (little Havana Campus)Charter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| Mater Academy KiwanisCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–7 | 0.4 mi | 197 | Compare → |
| Riverside Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 850 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #55 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
Ada Merritt K-8 Center is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ada Merritt K-8 Center
Ada Merritt K-8 Center is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 770 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #230 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ada Merritt K-8 Center
What grades does Ada Merritt K-8 Center serve?
Ada Merritt K-8 Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
Ada Merritt K-8 Center has an enrollment of approximately 770 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ada Merritt K-8 Center is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ada Merritt K-8 Center rank in FL?
Ada Merritt K-8 Center ranks #230 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ada Merritt K-8 Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ada Merritt K-8 Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ada Merritt K-8 Center has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ada Merritt K-8 Center a charter school?
No, Ada Merritt K-8 Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ada Merritt K-8 Center a Title I school?
No, Ada Merritt K-8 Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ada Merritt K-8 Center?
22.7% of students at Ada Merritt K-8 Center 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 770
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.2%
- Phone
- (305) 326-0791
- Area population (ZIP 33130)
- 32,363
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.4
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 33130; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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