Excellent
#489 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 13% in state
North Beach Elementary School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami Beach, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4100 PRAIRIE AVE, Miami Beach, FL 33140
- Math 81% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Beach Elementary School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 80% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 81% (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
24.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where North Beach 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- 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
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Beth Sholom Innovative SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–4 | 0.0 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| St Patrick SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Tree of Knowledge Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | 4–12 | 0.4 mi | 125 | Compare → |
| Montessori Academy at St John'sPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–3 | 0.7 mi | 17 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #99 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
North Beach Elementary School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Beach Elementary School
North Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miami Beach, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 928 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #489 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Beach Elementary School
What grades does North Beach Elementary School serve?
North Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Beach Elementary School?
North Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 928 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Beach Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Beach Elementary School rank in FL?
North Beach Elementary School ranks #489 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is North Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 North Beach Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Beach Elementary School has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Beach Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Beach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Beach Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Beach Elementary School?
24.5% of students at North Beach 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
- 928
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (305) 531-7666
- Area population (ZIP 33140)
- 19,455
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 33140; 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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