Excellent
#110 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 3% in state
North Dade Center for Modern Languages
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami Gardens, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 42 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1840 NW 157TH ST, Miami Gardens, FL 33054
- Math 94% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 90% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Dade Center for Modern Languages score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 24 points since 2020, reaching 92% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 84% (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
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Dade Center for Modern Languages 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 38Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$42,779
Median home value
$291,700
Median rent
$1,346/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
23.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33054; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Empowering Youth IncPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Khaila Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Bunche Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 259 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #25 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 Dade Center for Modern Languages is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Dade Center for Modern Languages
North Dade Center for Modern Languages is a public elementary school in Miami Gardens, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #110 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Dade Center for Modern Languages
What grades does North Dade Center for Modern Languages serve?
North Dade Center for Modern Languages serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
North Dade Center for Modern Languages has an enrollment of approximately 320 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
The student-teacher ratio at North Dade Center for Modern Languages is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Dade Center for Modern Languages rank in FL?
North Dade Center for Modern Languages ranks #110 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is North Dade Center for Modern Languages's MySchoolScout rating?
North Dade Center for Modern Languages has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Dade Center for Modern Languages has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is North Dade Center for Modern Languages a charter school?
No, North Dade Center for Modern Languages is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Dade Center for Modern Languages a Title I school?
No, North Dade Center for Modern Languages is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Dade Center for Modern Languages?
52.8% of students at North Dade Center for Modern Languages 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 320
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.3%
- Phone
- (305) 625-3885
- Area population (ZIP 33054)
- 31,165
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 33054; 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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