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#3304 of 3,778 schools in FL

Miami Carol City Senior High

High School · Miami-dade · Miami Gardens, FL

A Miami-dade high school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3301 MIAMI GARDENS DR, Miami Gardens, FL 33056

  • Math 8% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 31% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.3Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.5% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-22.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
College Readiness5.9Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation7.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.4Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.8:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism65.3%

Students at Miami Carol City Senior High score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency31%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
53%
ELA
18%
2010
Math
45%
ELA
17%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
22%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
27%
2013
Math
48%
ELA
27%
2014
Math
15%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
16%
2024
ELA
31%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 23% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Miami Carol City Senior High 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 53Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 47Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,852/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Miami Gardens), 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

$62,255

Median home value

$332,400

Median rent

$1,659/mo

College educated

17.9%

Homeownership

64.5%

Poverty rate

12.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33056; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
7.8% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
5 boys'·7 girls'·14 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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
Grace Leadership Preparatory Institute, IncPrivate · tuition3.6privateK–120.4 mi175Compare →
Ace Academy NorthPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–120.9 mi26Compare →
North Gardens High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.19–121.2 mi432Compare →
Secondary Student Success Center 801Enrollment path unverified4.26–111.2 mi41Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#464 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

Miami Carol City Senior High is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miami Carol City Senior High

Miami Carol City Senior High is a public high school in Miami Gardens, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 807 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,304 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miami Carol City Senior High

What grades does Miami Carol City Senior High serve?

Miami Carol City Senior High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Miami Carol City Senior High?

Miami Carol City Senior High has an enrollment of approximately 807 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Carol City Senior High?

The student-teacher ratio at Miami Carol City Senior High is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miami Carol City Senior High rank in FL?

Miami Carol City Senior High ranks #3,304 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Miami Carol City Senior High's MySchoolScout rating?

Miami Carol City Senior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Miami Carol City Senior High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Carol City Senior High has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Miami Carol City Senior High a charter school?

No, Miami Carol City Senior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Miami Carol City Senior High a Title I school?

No, Miami Carol City Senior High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miami Carol City Senior High?

72.6% of students at Miami Carol City Senior High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
807
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 33056)
37,318
Area average commute
31.7 min
Area median age
38.2
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 33056; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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