Serving 596 students in grades 6-12, Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores 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% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 596 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores's student population of 596 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
596 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores 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 Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores is 0.55, 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
#976 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
32%
37%
Black
59%
21%
White
7%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores's ranking?
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores is ranked #976 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores?
The graduation rate of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores is 95%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores?
596 students attend Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores?
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores offer ?
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores part of?
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Veterans Day- School Closed
November 11, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
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