Serving 554 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% 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: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 554 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. William A. Chapman 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
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School's student population of 554 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 Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
554 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is 0.53, 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
#1868 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
37%
Black
50%
21%
White
2%
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
76%
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 Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is ranked #1868 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School?
554 students attend Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School students are Black, 47% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School?
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School offer ?
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School part of?
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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School Reviews
1 5/2/2017
My review of this school is absolutely bad.We move from Pompano Beach and before that we live in orlando.In both school my daugther was happy and she was with friendly children.My daugther is suffering bulling.She and other 5 children only for speak spanish between them.Someone of this childrens still don't know speak english.
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