Palm Glades Preparatory Academy

22655 Sw 112 Ave
Miami, FL 33170
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 266 students in grades 6-8, Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy's student population of 266 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
266 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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 Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is 0.43, 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)
#2935 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy 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.
33%
52%
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25-29%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
71%
37%
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Black
26%
21%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.43
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Palm Glades Preparatory Academy's ranking?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is ranked #2935 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Palm Glades Preparatory Academy often compared to?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
266 students attend Palm Glades Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Palm Glades Preparatory Academy?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Palm Glades Preparatory Academy offer ?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Palm Glades Preparatory Academy part of?
Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 266 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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