Santa Clara Elementary School

1051 Nw 29th Ter
Miami, FL 33127
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 596 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Santa Clara 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 is 35% (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 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Santa Clara Elementary School's student population of 596 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
596 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara Elementary School is 0.23, 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)
#3084 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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35%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Santa Clara 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.
33%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Santa Clara 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.
25-29%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Santa Clara 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
87%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Santa Clara Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Santa Clara Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Santa Clara Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.23
This chart displays the diversity score of Santa Clara Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Santa Clara Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Santa Clara Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Clara Elementary School's ranking?
Santa Clara Elementary School is ranked #3084 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Santa Clara Elementary School often compared to?
Santa Clara Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Broadmoor Elementary School, Lenora Braynon Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% 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 Santa Clara Elementary School?
596 students attend Santa Clara Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Santa Clara Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Clara Elementary School?
Santa Clara Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Santa Clara Elementary School offer ?
Santa Clara Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Santa Clara Elementary School part of?
Santa Clara Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Santa Clara Elementary School located?
Santa Clara Elementary School is located in the Allapattah neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 10 other public schools located in Allapattah.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 596 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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