Serving 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 157 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School's student population of 157 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
157 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter 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 Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is 0.48, 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
#3248 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
29%
37%
Black
66%
21%
White
3%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School's ranking?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is ranked #3248 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School?
157 students attend Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School offer ?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School part of?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School located?
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is located in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Overtown.
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