Very Good
#1371 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 36% in state
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
Middle School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
22655 SW 112 AVE, Miami, FL 33170
- Math 66% vs FL 53% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs FL 52% (2024)
- 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2012–2024), then recovered 27 points since 2020, reaching 52% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
* 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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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 36Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$68,953
Median home value
$426,200
Median rent
$1,511/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
59.8%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33170; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cutler Bay MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 973 | Compare → |
| Mater Academy Bay Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 487 | Compare → |
| Grace Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 56 | Compare → |
| Kids Learning Center of South Dade IIIPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | 3–8 | 3.0 mi | 197 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #245 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
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 226 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,371 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palm Glades Preparatory Academy
What grades does Palm Glades Preparatory Academy serve?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palm Glades Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy ranks #1,371 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Palm Glades Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palm Glades Preparatory Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Palm Glades Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Palm Glades Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
67.7% of students at Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (786) 272-2269
- Area population (ZIP 33170)
- 14,763
- Area average commute
- 39.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 33170; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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