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#1137 of 3,778 schools in FL

Top 30% in state

North Hialeah Elementary School

Elementary School · Miami-dade · Hialeah, FL

A Miami-dade elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4251 E 5TH AVE, Hialeah, FL 33013

  • Math 50% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 35% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-0.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics5.5Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency50% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg-10.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.2 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected-1.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile37th
Resources & Environment7.6Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,066
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at North Hialeah Elementary School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency50%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency35%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 43% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
65%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
63%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
50%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

66.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where North Hialeah 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 77Very Walkable
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$57,242

Median home value

$407,400

Median rent

$1,488/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

62.2%

Poverty rate

19.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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
Mission of God AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–40.2 mi23Compare →
International Children's AcademyPrivate · tuition4.3PK–30.4 mi72Compare →
The Creative Child Day Care Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.4 mi15Compare →
Kid's Love Daycare & PreschoolPrivate · tuition4.0PK–20.5 mi38Compare →

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
#203 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 Hialeah Elementary School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Hialeah Elementary School

North Hialeah Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hialeah, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 441 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,137 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Hialeah Elementary School

What grades does North Hialeah Elementary School serve?

North Hialeah Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Hialeah Elementary School?

North Hialeah Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Hialeah Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Hialeah Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Hialeah Elementary School rank in FL?

North Hialeah Elementary School ranks #1,137 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is North Hialeah Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Hialeah Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Hialeah Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Hialeah Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Hialeah Elementary School a charter school?

No, North Hialeah Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Hialeah Elementary School a Title I school?

No, North Hialeah Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Hialeah Elementary School?

66.2% of students at North Hialeah 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
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Miami-Dade County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
Area population (ZIP 33013)
29,100
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
48.4
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 33013; 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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