South Miami K-8 Center

South Miami K-8 Center serves 549 students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade in Miami-Dade County. This regular public school maintains a manageable student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1 with 37 full-time equivalent teachers, allowing for meaningful classroom interactions. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10, placing it in the 77th percentile among Florida schools at #876 out of 3,816 institutions statewide.

Students show strong literacy skills with 64% achieving proficiency or above in ELA/Reading, while 60% reach proficiency in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's commitment to comprehensive academic development across all grade levels. South Miami K-8 Center draws families from an educated community where 60% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher.

The surrounding 33143 ZIP code features a median household income of $78,525 and a relatively low poverty rate of 11.8%, creating a stable environment for learning. With median home values around $711,800, the neighborhood reflects the area's desirability among families prioritizing education. Located on Southwest 60th Street in the large suburban community of South Miami, the school benefits from its position in an established residential area that values academic achievement and community engagement.