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#146 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 4% in state

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem

Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL

A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11901 SW 2ND ST, Miami, FL 33184

  • Math 74% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change+0.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency64% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+13.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.8 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+19.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.2:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism10.5%

Students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency74%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 69% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
60%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
78%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
83%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
83%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
78%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
74%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

52.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem 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 49Car-Dependent
  • Transit 36Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,478/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$77,443

Median home value

$418,200

Median rent

$1,926/mo

College educated

32.8%

Homeownership

67.9%

Poverty rate

9.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33184; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Greater Miami Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–120.5 mi347Compare →
The Advent School Academy Learning CenterPrivate · tuition4.0privatePK–50.6 mi51Compare →
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–50.7 mi585Compare →
Just Kids CentersPrivate · tuition5.2privateK–70.7 mi68Compare →

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
#35 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

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 591 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #146 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem

What grades does Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem serve?

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem has an enrollment of approximately 591 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?

The student-teacher ratio at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem rank in FL?

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem ranks #146 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem's MySchoolScout rating?

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem a charter school?

No, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem a Title I school?

No, Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem?

52.8% of students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elem 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
591
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.5%
Area population (ZIP 33184)
19,618
Area average commute
32.7 min
Area median age
45.8
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 33184; 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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