Excellent
#192 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 5% in state
Joella C. Good Elementary School
Elementary School · MIAMI-DADE
6350 NW 188TH TER, Hialeah, FL 33015
Enrollment
964
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
964
Student-Teacher
17.5:1
Score
9.0
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Florida schools
#192 of 3,778
In Hialeah
#2 of 45
public schools
In district
#46 of 497
MIAMI-DADE
Equity
9.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Joella C. Good Elementary School
Joella C. Good Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hialeah, FL, part of MIAMI-DADE. Joella C.
Good Elementary School serves approximately 964 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Joella C. Good Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 3,778 schools in FL.
Structured state assessment records for Joella C. Good Elementary School show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 9.0 · Excellent
- District avg 7.3
- FL avg 6.6
Score Breakdown
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Joella C. Good Elementary School — Students at Joella C. Good Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores FL FAST (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from FL state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.2/10.
How Joella C. Good Elementary School Compares
See how Joella C. Good Elementary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
6350 NW 188TH TER, Hialeah, FL 33015
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Joella C. Good Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. HIVE PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 9.6/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is SOMERSET ACADEMY MIRAMAR SOUTH (rated 9.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Miramar), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, SOMERSET ACADEMY ELEMENTARY (MIRAMAR CAMPUS) (rated 9.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Miramar), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Hialeah, see our Hialeah schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 33015 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,609
Median Home Value
$384,000
Median Rent
$1,841/mo
Population
68,430
College Educated
31.1%
Homeownership
53.7%
Avg Commute
33.9 min
Poverty Rate
11.8%
Median Age
40.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Joella C. Good Elementary School
What grades does Joella C. Good Elementary School serve?
Joella C. Good Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Joella C. Good Elementary School?
Joella C. Good Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 964 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joella C. Good Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joella C. Good Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joella C. Good Elementary School rank in FL?
Joella C. Good Elementary School ranks #192 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Joella C. Good Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joella C. Good 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 Joella C. Good Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joella C. Good Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Joella C. Good Elementary School a charter school?
No, Joella C. Good Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joella C. Good Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Joella C. Good Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joella C. Good Elementary School?
57.9% of students at Joella C. Good 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 964
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 57.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (305) 625-2008
Resources & Links
District
MIAMI-DADE- District Enrollment
- 335,500
- Schools in District
- 536
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $13,066
- District Rank
- #46 of 497
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