Excellent
#430 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 11% in state
Arcola Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1037 NW 81ST ST, Miami, FL 33150
- Math 63% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Arcola Lake Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Arcola Lake Elementary School 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 47Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$40,802
Median home value
$377,700
Median rent
$1,179/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
29.7%
Poverty rate
30.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33150; 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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 107 | Compare → |
| Worshiper's House of Prayer AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| New Jerusalem Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Shining Light Childcare Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–3 | 0.4 mi | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #90 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
Arcola Lake Elementary School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arcola Lake Elementary School
Arcola Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 556 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #430 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arcola Lake Elementary School
What grades does Arcola Lake Elementary School serve?
Arcola Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Arcola Lake Elementary School?
Arcola Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 556 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arcola Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Arcola Lake Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arcola Lake Elementary School rank in FL?
Arcola Lake Elementary School ranks #430 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Arcola Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Arcola Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Arcola Lake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arcola Lake Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Arcola Lake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Arcola Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arcola Lake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Arcola Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arcola Lake Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Arcola Lake Elementary School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 556
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (305) 836-2820
- Area population (ZIP 33150)
- 31,936
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.8
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 33150; 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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