Very Good
#1092 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 29% in state
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
High School · Miami-dade · Goulds, FL
A Miami-dade high school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11700 SW 216TH ST, Goulds, FL 33170
- Math 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 5 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2024, across a 14-year record (2011–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,953
Median home value
$426,200
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33170; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Glades Preparatory High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 9–12 | 0.9 mi | 252 | Compare → |
| Miami Southridge Senior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 8–12 | 1.5 mi | 2,235 | Compare → |
| Somerset College Preparatory Academy South High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 194 | Compare → |
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 56 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #201 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
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts is a public high school in Goulds, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 515 students in grades 6th-12th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,092 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts
What grades does Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts serve?
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts?
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts rank in FL?
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts ranks #1,092 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts a charter school?
No, Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts?
60.2% of students at Arthur and Polly Mays Conservatory of the Arts 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.8%
- Phone
- (305) 233-2300
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 33170)
- 14,763
- Area average commute
- 39.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 33170; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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