Excellent
#184 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 5% in state
Avocado Elementary School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
16969 SW 294TH ST, Homestead, FL 33030
- Math 63% vs FL 61% (2024)
- Reading 59% vs FL 55% (2024)
- 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avocado Elementary School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 30 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Avocado 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$43,231
Median home value
$382,200
Median rent
$1,307/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
40.2%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33030; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonial Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Litlle Star Learning Center HomesteadPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Creative Kids AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | 1–12 | 0.9 mi | 451 | 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
- #38 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
Avocado Elementary School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avocado Elementary School
Avocado Elementary School is a public elementary school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 636 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avocado Elementary School
What grades does Avocado Elementary School serve?
Avocado Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Avocado Elementary School?
Avocado Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avocado Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avocado Elementary School is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avocado Elementary School rank in FL?
Avocado Elementary School ranks #184 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Avocado Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avocado Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Avocado Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avocado Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Avocado Elementary School a charter school?
No, Avocado Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avocado Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Avocado Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avocado Elementary School?
67.9% of students at Avocado 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 636
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (305) 247-4942
- Area population (ZIP 33030)
- 35,957
- Area average commute
- 36.6 min
- Area median age
- 30.3
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 33030; 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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