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#3198 of 3,778 schools in FL

Miami Killian Senior High School

High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL

A Miami-dade high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10655 SW 97TH AVE, Miami, FL 33176

  • Math 23% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 45% vs FL 53% (2024)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45% (2024 FAST)
Reading vs. State Avg-7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-16.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation12.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.9:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism52.1%

Students at Miami Killian Senior High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency23%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency45%(2024 FAST)
School
State
53%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 45% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
42%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
48%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
56%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
40%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2024
ELA
45%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 44% (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

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Miami Killian Senior High 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$80,437

Median home value

$568,400

Median rent

$1,666/mo

College educated

43%

Homeownership

62.1%

Poverty rate

10.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33176; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
12.5% participation·State avg: 2.4 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics27sports offered
12 boys'·15 girls'·28 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 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
Atlantis AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–121.3 mi136Compare →
School for Advanced Studies - SouthEnrollment path unverified6.611–121.5 mi273Compare →
Kendall Greens High SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified2.29–121.6 mi525Compare →
Miami Youth AcademyEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–121.8 mi22Compare →

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
#450 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 Killian Senior High School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Miami Killian Senior High School

Miami Killian Senior High School is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 870 students in grades 9th-12th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,198 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miami Killian Senior High School

What grades does Miami Killian Senior High School serve?

Miami Killian Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Miami Killian Senior High School?

Miami Killian Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 870 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Miami Killian Senior High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Miami Killian Senior High School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Miami Killian Senior High School rank in FL?

Miami Killian Senior High School ranks #3,198 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Miami Killian Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Miami Killian Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Killian Senior High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Miami Killian Senior High School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Miami Killian Senior High School a charter school?

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

Is Miami Killian Senior High School a Title I school?

No, Miami Killian Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Miami Killian Senior High School?

50.0% of students at Miami Killian Senior High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
870
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
46
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
52.1%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 33176)
52,190
Area average commute
30.8 min
Area median age
41.3
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 33176; 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

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