Miami Heights Elementary School

17661 Sw 117th Ave
Miami, FL 33177
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 656 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miami Heights Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Miami Heights Elementary School's student population of 656 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
656 students
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Miami Heights Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Heights Elementary School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (FL)
#2336 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
44%
52%
44%
52%
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
88%
38%
Black
9%
21%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Miami-Dade School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miami Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Miami Heights Elementary School is ranked #2336 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Heights Elementary School often compared to?
Miami Heights Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Miami Heights Elementary School, Caribbean K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Miami Heights Elementary School?
656 students attend Miami Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Miami Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Miami Heights Elementary School?
Miami Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Heights Elementary School offer ?
Miami Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Miami Heights Elementary School part of?
Miami Heights Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Reviews

3   10/10/2025
can you have a photography and a makeup class one or the other, but most likely photography.
- Posted by Parent - lilia
5   10/10/2025
awesome school amazing education
- Posted by Parent - leilani
5   10/10/2025
Not exactly a student anymore however I used to be for grades 2-5. This school was BOMB, in the good way of course, I was in gifted but the teachers all seemed to be pretty cool regardless. The art teachers, music, and PE well those were all I had I think but they were still very good at what they taught. For example, in PE we got to do a variety of stuff, and in art we usually would do different kinds of projects and occasional watch movies about optical illusions in Brain Games (awesome show btw), and in music well that was ok. My homeroom teachers were all pretty nice. Point is that this was the most memorable school experience I've been to and even though I'm in like, 9th grade, I still remember it.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Jennifer J.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 656 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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