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#383 of 1,462 private schools in FL

Top 26% of private schools

Mesifta of Greater Miami

High School · Miami Beach, FL

A private high school in Miami Beach, FL serving grades 9th – 12th.

Private

4000 ALTON RD, Miami Beach, FL 33140

  • 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in FL.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A+9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio4.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.7 / 10
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School Day Length10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,900
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
C+4.1 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
C2.9 / 10
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Enrollment41
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in FL

Test scores

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Mesifta of Greater Miami 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 84Very Walkable
  • Transit 48Some Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • 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

$103,898

Median home value

$863,600

Median rent

$2,020/mo

College educated

62.5%

Homeownership

59.1%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33140; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White90.2%
Hispanic9.8%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tree of Knowledge Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8private4–120.0 mi125Compare →
Rasg Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–120.8 mi592Compare →
Miami Beach Senior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.89–120.9 mi2,168Compare →

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.

Mesifta of Greater Miami is listed in Miami Beach, FL; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Mesifta of Greater Miami

Mesifta of Greater Miami is a private high school in Miami Beach, FL, serving approximately 41 students in grades 9th-12th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #383 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mesifta of Greater Miami

What grades does Mesifta of Greater Miami serve?

Mesifta of Greater Miami serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mesifta of Greater Miami?

Mesifta of Greater Miami has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mesifta of Greater Miami?

The student-teacher ratio at Mesifta of Greater Miami is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Mesifta of Greater Miami rank in FL?

Mesifta of Greater Miami ranks #383 of 1,462 private schools in FL.

What is Mesifta of Greater Miami's MySchoolScout rating?

Mesifta of Greater Miami has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Mesifta of Greater Miami a private school?

Yes, Mesifta of Greater Miami is a private all-boys school with a Jewish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Mesifta of Greater Miami a religious school?

Mesifta of Greater Miami has a Jewish religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
41
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Jewish
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
190 days
Setting
Small City
County
Miami-Dade County
Area population (ZIP 33140)
19,455
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
40.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 33140; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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