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#1776 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 47% in state
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Hialeah, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7330 W 32ND AVE, Hialeah, FL 33018
- Math 67% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 54% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 59% (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
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ernest R. Graham K-8 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 73Very Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$90,805
Median home value
$436,300
Median rent
$2,066/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.3%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33018; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angels Love CarePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 16 | Compare → |
| Reagan Educational Academy IncPrivate · tuition | 5.6private | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Magic Kids Learning Center IIPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 0.3 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| West Hialeah Gardens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 1,089 | 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
- #303 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
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy is a public elementary school in Hialeah, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 899 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,776 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy
What grades does Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy serve?
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy?
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy has an enrollment of approximately 899 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy rank in FL?
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy ranks #1,776 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy a charter school?
No, Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy a Title I school?
No, Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy?
61.2% of students at Ernest R. Graham K-8 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 899
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 53
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.1%
- Phone
- (305) 825-2122
- Area population (ZIP 33018)
- 56,395
- Area average commute
- 33.8 min
- Area median age
- 41.5
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 33018; 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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