Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy serves 287 students in grades Prekindergarten-3.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 287 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy's student population of 287 students has grown by 386% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 325% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-3
Total Students
287 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is 0.17, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
91%
37%
Black
2%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?
287 students attend Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy?
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy offer ?
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-3
What school district is Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy part of?
Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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