Serving 299 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miami Park Elementary School 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
299 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)30-34%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
36%
37%
Black
64%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Miami Park Elementary School?
299 students attend Miami Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Miami Park Elementary School students are Black, and 36% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Park Elementary School?
Miami Park Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Park Elementary School offer ?
Miami Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Miami Park Elementary School part of?
Miami Park Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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