Serving 284 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Colonial Drive Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 284 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Colonial Drive Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Colonial Drive Elementary School's student population of 284 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
284 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Colonial Drive Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Colonial Drive Elementary School is 0.51, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1756 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
59%
37%
Black
38%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
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
What is Colonial Drive Elementary School's ranking?
Colonial Drive Elementary School is ranked #1756 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Colonial Drive Elementary School often compared to?
Colonial Drive Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Colonial Drive Elementary School?
284 students attend Colonial Drive Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Colonial Drive Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Colonial Drive Elementary School?
Colonial Drive Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Colonial Drive Elementary School offer ?
Colonial Drive Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Colonial Drive Elementary School part of?
Colonial Drive Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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