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#1711 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 45% in state
Everglades Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Miami-dade · Homestead, FL
A Miami-dade charter middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
2251 E MOWRY DR, Homestead, FL 33033
- Math 49% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Everglades Preparatory Academy score 49% 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 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 16 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Everglades Preparatory 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 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$66,662
Median home value
$364,700
Median rent
$1,648/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Preparatory Academy Middle School (homestead)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 379 | Compare → |
| Hope AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (south Homestead)Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Lincoln-marti School # 28Private · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 363 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #292 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
Everglades Preparatory Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Everglades Preparatory Academy
Everglades Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Homestead, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 393 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,711 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Everglades Preparatory Academy
What grades does Everglades Preparatory Academy serve?
Everglades Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Everglades Preparatory Academy?
Everglades Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Everglades Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Everglades Preparatory Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Everglades Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Everglades Preparatory Academy ranks #1,711 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Everglades Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Everglades Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Everglades Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Everglades Preparatory Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Everglades Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Everglades Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Everglades Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Everglades Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Everglades Preparatory Academy?
60.8% of students at Everglades Preparatory 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (786) 601-1969
- Area population (ZIP 33033)
- 69,075
- Area average commute
- 35 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 33033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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