Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Coral Terrace Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coral Terrace Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Coral Terrace Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coral Terrace Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coral Terrace Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#868 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
97%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coral Terrace Elementary School's ranking?
Coral Terrace Elementary School is ranked #868 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coral Terrace Elementary School often compared to?
Coral Terrace Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Fairchild Elementary School, Banyan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Coral Terrace Elementary School?
476 students attend Coral Terrace Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Coral Terrace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coral Terrace Elementary School?
Coral Terrace Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coral Terrace Elementary School offer ?
Coral Terrace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Coral Terrace Elementary School part of?
Coral Terrace Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 3/20/2020
The principal and the staff live for this school. I couldn't think of a better school for my daughter to attend.
5 10/5/2018
This place is okay...
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