The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in Math. The lowest is 38% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Palm Springs Elementary School
Palm Springs Elementary sits in the heart of Hialeah, on a street a short walk from the Palm Springs Mile commercial corridor. It serves prekindergarten through fifth grade under Miami-Dade County Public Schools, the same large urban district that runs schools across the region.
The student body is almost entirely Hispanic, reflecting the broader character of Hialeah, which is publicly reported as one of the most densely Cuban-American cities in the United States. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, placing the school in the range of schools serving economically mixed to economically stressed communities. English learner counts were not available in the data we compiled.
On Florida's FAST assessments for the most recent school year, math proficiency holds above the midpoint across tested grades, with third through fifth graders performing at roughly similar levels, all clustering around or just above half of students scoring proficient. Reading and ELA results are softer, landing below the math figures in every tested grade, with fifth-grade ELA the lowest of the reported figures. Fifth-grade science, measured through the Florida Statewide Science Assessment, comes in below both math and ELA. None of these subject areas are strong by a statewide comparison framing, and a parent looking to understand where their child might need extra support outside of school should pay particular attention to literacy and science preparation. Trend data across prior years was not available in what we received, so it is not possible to say whether these results reflect movement in any direction.
Because the school serves only prekindergarten through fifth grade, there is no graduation rate and no AP or dual-enrollment programming to speak of; those metrics simply do not apply at this level.
The housing market around the school reflects Hialeah's standing within Miami-Dade more broadly. Home values in the zip code are well above the Florida statewide median and roughly in line with or slightly above the national median, though the year-over-year trajectory is flat to slightly negative. Rents in the area are high relative to typical incomes, with rent as a share of income running well above what housing analysts consider affordable. Mortgage costs for a typical purchase also run steep. Families renting in the area should factor this into their planning, particularly given that the broader Hialeah area is adding rental inventory through transit-oriented development projects near the Metrorail and Tri-Rail transfer stations, which may eventually affect the rental market.
At the district level, Miami-Dade voters approved a property tax measure to fund teacher pay and school safety, though that increase expires in 2027 without renewal. Separately, the district is navigating real enrollment decline, and in spring 2026 publicly proposed closing or consolidating up to nine schools across its regions. Families moving into Hialeah should check current boundary assignments carefully, since school reorganizations could change which campus a child is assigned to, and new grade configurations including K-8 and K-12 structures are being discussed.
Hialeah itself is an urban, densely residential city where walkability is real near commercial corridors and parks but limited elsewhere. Amelia Earhart Park, a large recreational facility to the north, is the largest public green space in the area. The Metrorail and Tri-Rail connections give the city unusually strong transit access for a South Florida municipality, linking to downtown Miami and beyond. The city is in a sustained period of transit-oriented development, with significant residential construction planned near its rail stations in the coming years.
A parent choosing Palm Springs Elementary is choosing a neighborhood public school in a strong, culturally cohesive community, with academic results that sit below state proficiency midpoints, particularly in literacy and science. Those gaps are worth a direct conversation with the school about what additional reading and science supports are in place.
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