Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School

Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School serves 472 students in grades PK through 5 in Miami's large suburban setting. With 35 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a favorable 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for more individualized attention in the classroom. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.4 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranking in the 77th percentile among Florida elementary schools at #878 out of 3,816 statewide.

Students show particular strength in mathematics, with 67% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels, while 52% demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and reading. Located in the 33175 ZIP code area, Zora Neale Hurston Elementary sits within a diverse suburban community of over 50,000 residents. The neighborhood reflects middle-class stability with a median household income of $71,621 and median home values of $421,400.

About 31% of local adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, while the area maintains a relatively low poverty rate of 10.6%. The school serves families in an established Miami suburban community that balances accessibility with educational opportunity, providing a stable learning environment for elementary students in one of Florida's most dynamic metropolitan areas.