Gloria Floyd Elementary School

12650 Sw 109th Ave
Miami, FL 33176
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gloria Floyd Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (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 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Gloria Floyd Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Gloria Floyd Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
347 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
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School Rankings

Gloria Floyd 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 Gloria Floyd Elementary School is 0.37, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#767 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
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70-74%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Gloria Floyd Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Gloria Floyd Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Gloria Floyd Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
78%
37%
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Black
14%
21%
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White
4%
35%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
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4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Gloria Floyd Elementary School's ranking?
Gloria Floyd Elementary School is ranked #767 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gloria Floyd Elementary School often compared to?
Gloria Floyd Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Leewood K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% 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 Gloria Floyd Elementary School?
347 students attend Gloria Floyd Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Gloria Floyd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Gloria Floyd Elementary School?
Gloria Floyd Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gloria Floyd Elementary School offer ?
Gloria Floyd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Gloria Floyd Elementary School part of?
Gloria Floyd Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 347 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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