The top reported proficiency rate is 76% in Math. The lowest is 68% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Avocado Elementary School
Avocado Elementary is a regular public school in Homestead, at the southern end of Miami-Dade County, serving children from pre-kindergarten through third grade. Because Florida's state assessments are administered starting in third grade, the school has FAST results for that grade only, with no earlier grades tested. That is the nature of the grade band, not a gap in reporting.
In third grade, math proficiency is meaningfully above the ELA proficiency rate, with math results coming in stronger and ELA results somewhat lower. Both sit at a level that suggests solid early-literacy and numeracy work for many students, though ELA in particular is an area a parent may want to ask the school about directly, particularly for a child who needs reading support. Multi-year trend data was not available, so it is not possible to say whether performance is improving, holding, or slipping.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with a smaller Black population and very small shares of other groups. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the income profile of the surrounding Homestead community. English learner and special education data were not reported in the data available, so those program specifics are a worthwhile conversation to have with the school before enrolling a child with those needs. Program-level details, such as any enrichment, gifted, or specialized instruction tracks, were also not available.
Homestead itself is a place in active transition. It sits at the southern edge of Miami-Dade, functioning as a gateway to the Everglades and the Keys, with an economy built on agriculture, tourism, the Homestead Air Reserve Base, Homestead Hospital, and a cluster of large retail employers. The historic downtown, a walkable district listed on the National Register of Historic Places, has been substantially rebuilt in recent years with a new public library, a transit and entertainment hub, a revamped civic park, and ongoing streetscape improvements. Beyond that core, the city reads as spread-out and car-dependent, with newer master-planned residential communities expanding steadily outward.
Home values in the zip code are well above Florida's statewide median and above the national median, and have edged slightly downward year over year. Monthly mortgage costs at current rates would be substantial relative to typical household incomes, and rent consumes a large share of income as well, placing this among the less affordable corners of an already expensive metro. For families considering a move to the area, that housing context matters alongside the school choice.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the parent district, is navigating real turbulence. Enrollment has declined sharply, and as of spring 2026 the district was weighing the closure or consolidation of up to nine schools across all three regions, including schools in the South, where Homestead sits. Families considering this school should be aware that boundary changes and grade reconfiguration are live possibilities, and it is worth confirming directly with the district whether Avocado Elementary is affected by any proposed changes before committing to a home in the attendance zone. Separately, voters approved a property-tax measure in 2022 to fund teacher pay and school safety, and that levy runs through 2027, adding an ongoing cost for homeowners. A statewide cellphone policy is also moving through Florida's legislature, which will eventually standardize classroom phone rules across the district.
The school serves a community with deep roots in agricultural and working-class Homestead, in a city that is growing quickly and investing in its civic core. For a family already in the neighborhood, or drawn to Homestead's relative affordability compared to northern Miami-Dade, Avocado Elementary offers a neighborhood school with solid math results at the tested grade and a predominantly Hispanic student body that mirrors the surrounding community.
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