Photo: Ebyabe · CC BY-SA 3.0North Miami’s public schools outscore 72% of Florida districts
The grade covers the public school district serving North Miami, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
North Miami’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 396 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of North Miami’s, its schools beat 77%, higher than their 72% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state on both counts
Reading proficiency is 56% and math 55% in spring 2022, against 52% and 52% statewide; 90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $13,931 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Seven elementary schools, then three middle and three high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Elementary School, Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami Middle School, Mater Biscayne Academy North Miami High School, Yeshiva Elementary School (private), St. James Catholic School (private), Holy Family Catholic School (private), Miami Union Academy of SDA (private), Cristo Rey Miami High School (private), Amazing Learning Academy (private), Alhambra Heights Challenger School (private), Miami Jewish Academy (private), Advance Christian Academy (private), Western General Education Inc (private) and North Miami Beach Academy (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind North Miami’s grade
B+: better than 72% of Florida school districts, #146 of 638 Florida towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Florida average; test scores are the stronger of the two.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve North Miami, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in North Miami · depends on your address
David Lawrence JR. K-8 Center
Grades PK–8 · 1,246 students · 18:1 students per teacher
North Miami Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 724 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center
Grades PK–8 · 548 students · 17:1 students per teacher
7th grade in North Miami · depends on your address
David Lawrence JR. K-8 Center
Grades PK–8 · 1,246 students · 18:1 students per teacher
North Miami Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 724 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center
Grades PK–8 · 548 students · 17:1 students per teacher
8th grade in North Miami · depends on your address
David Lawrence JR. K-8 Center
Grades PK–8 · 1,246 students · 18:1 students per teacher
North Miami Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 724 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin K-8 Center
Grades PK–8 · 548 students · 17:1 students per teacher
9th grade in North Miami · depends on your address
North Miami Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,748 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,633 students · 31:1 students per teacher · in Miami
Mast@fiu
Grades 9–12 · 489 students · 24:1 students per teacher
10th grade in North Miami · depends on your address
North Miami Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,748 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,633 students · 31:1 students per teacher · in Miami
Mast@fiu
Grades 9–12 · 489 students · 24:1 students per teacher
11th grade in North Miami · depends on your address
North Miami Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,748 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,633 students · 31:1 students per teacher · in Miami
Mast@fiu
Grades 9–12 · 489 students · 24:1 students per teacher
12th grade in North Miami · depends on your address
North Miami Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,748 students · 22:1 students per teacher
Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School
Grades 9–12 · 1,633 students · 31:1 students per teacher · in Miami
Mast@fiu
Grades 9–12 · 489 students · 24:1 students per teacher
North Miami’s public schools are run by Dade County School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Above the state in reading
North Miami vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share North Miami’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| North Miami | B+ | Dade County |
| North Miami Beach | B+ | Dade County |
| Sunny Isles Beach | B+ | Dade County |
| Biscayne Park | B+ | Dade County |
All 3 neighbors share Dade County with North Miami, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in North Miami
25 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about North Miami’s schools
Are North Miami’s schools good?
By Florida’s own tests, yes: the public schools North Miami children attend outscore 72% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #146 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 77%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is North Miami in?
Dade County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 335,631 students in 521 schools (2024–25).
Where do North Miami kids go to high school?
One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: North Miami Senior High School, Alonzo & Tracy Mourning Senior High School and Mast@fiu.
What is North Miami’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Dade County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does North Miami spend per student?
$13,931 in Dade County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in North Miami?
Yes: Yeshiva Elementary School (religious, grades PK–8, 760 students), St. James Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 440 students), Holy Family Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 297 students), Miami Union Academy of SDA (religious, grades K–12, 265 students), Cristo Rey Miami High School (Catholic, grades 9–10, 153 students), Amazing Learning Academy (nonsectarian, grades PK–1, 99 students), Alhambra Heights Challenger School (nonsectarian, grades K–8, 49 students), Miami Jewish Academy (religious, grades K–4, 34 students), Advance Christian Academy (religious, grades 1–12, 31 students), Western General Education Inc (religious, grades 9–12, 26 students) and North Miami Beach Academy (nonsectarian, grades 3–11, 26 students). North Miami also has 3 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What North Miami families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.