Excellent
#192 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 5% in state
Joella C. Good Elementary School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Hialeah, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6350 NW 188TH TER, Hialeah, FL 33015
- Math 75% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joella C. Good Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 71% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Joella C. Good 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 68Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$73,609
Median home value
$384,000
Median rent
$1,841/mo
College educated
31.1%
Homeownership
53.7%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy for Young Learners IncPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Charles David Wyche JR Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Hive Preparatory SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.6 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 845 | Compare → |
| Lake Stevens Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 248 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #46 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
Joella C. Good Elementary School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joella C. Good Elementary School
Joella C. Good Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hialeah, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 964 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #192 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 964
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.2%
- Phone
- (305) 625-2008
- Area population (ZIP 33015)
- 68,430
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 33015; 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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