Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm's student population of 504 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm 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 Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm is 0.47, 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
#1971 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
24%
37%
Black
69%
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
72%
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 Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm's ranking?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm is ranked #1971 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm often compared to?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palmis often viewed alongside schools like Greynolds Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm?
504 students attend Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm offer ?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm part of?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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