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NewsNBC 6 South FloridaJuly 1, 2026Miami-Dade

Broward and Miami-Dade School Districts Maintain 'A' Ratings

Both Broward County and Miami-Dade County public school districts have received an 'A' grade from the state for the current year. While academic performance remains high, both districts are managing declining student enrollment and planned school closures.

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Why It Matters

The state-issued 'A' ratings serve as a performance benchmark for local public school districts, which are currently balancing high academic achievement metrics against the financial and operational challenges of shrinking student populations.

Key Facts

  • Broward County Public Schools and Miami-Dade County Public Schools both received an 'A' grade from the state.
  • Miami-Dade County Public Schools has maintained an 'A' rating for seven consecutive years.
  • Broward County Public Schools has maintained an 'A' rating for three consecutive years.
  • In Broward County, 28 schools improved from a 'B' to an 'A' grade.
  • In Broward County, seven schools improved from a 'C' to an 'A' grade.
  • Nearly 70% of Broward County schools either retained an 'A' grade or improved their letter grade.
  • There are no 'D' or 'F' rated schools in either the Broward or Miami-Dade districts.
  • Both districts report declining student enrollment figures.
  • Both districts have announced plans to close schools in the upcoming school year.
  • Superintendents attribute enrollment declines to lower birth rates, high cost of living, increased school choice options, and changes in immigration.

Who's Mentioned

personMari Tere Rojas“School board chair for Miami-Dade County Public Schools”personJose Dotres“Superintendent of Miami-Dade County Public Schools”personHoward Hepburn“Superintendent of Broward County Public Schools”organizationMiami-Dade County Public Schools“School district receiving an 'A' grade”organizationBroward County Public Schools“School district receiving an 'A' grade”personJeff Holness“School board member for Broward County Public Schools”