Below Average
#3200 of 3,778 schools in FL
South Miami Senior High School
High School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6856 SW 53RD ST, Miami, FL 33155
- Math 19% proficient (2021)
- Reading 39% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 97.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at South Miami Senior High School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 39% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 39% (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 28 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Miami Senior High 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- 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
$79,271
Median home value
$505,000
Median rent
$1,871/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
66.2%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33155; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrie Brazer Center for AutismPrivate · tuition | 5.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Miami Learning ExperiencePrivate · tuition | 8.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Academica International StudiesPrivate · tuition | 5.1 | 5–12 | 1.3 mi | 332 | Compare → |
| The Carrie Brazer CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 30 | 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
- #452 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
South Miami Senior High School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Miami Senior High School
South Miami Senior High School is a public high school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,576 students in grades 9th-12th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,200 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Miami Senior High School
What grades does South Miami Senior High School serve?
South Miami Senior High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend South Miami Senior High School?
South Miami Senior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,576 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Miami Senior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Miami Senior High School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Miami Senior High School rank in FL?
South Miami Senior High School ranks #3,200 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is South Miami Senior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Miami Senior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 South Miami Senior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Miami Senior High School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South Miami Senior High School a charter school?
No, South Miami Senior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Miami Senior High School a Title I school?
No, South Miami Senior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Miami Senior High School?
52.1% of students at South Miami Senior High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,576
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 77
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.9%
- Phone
- (305) 666-5871
- 4-Year Graduation
- 97.0%
- Area population (ZIP 33155)
- 43,133
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 33155; 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, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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