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Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School

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Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School ranks 1340 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1340^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 40% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School is a K-8 charter school in Cutler Bay, FL, serving 521 students within the Miami-Dade school district. The school follows a Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed, project-based learning, and serves a highly affluent student population—only 3.65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to an average of about 61% at nearby schools. However, the school has seen a steady decline in its state ranking over the past decade, dropping from a 4-star rating (76th percentile) in 2016-2017 to a 2-star rating (40th percentile) for the 2025-2026 school year.

A unique "V-shaped" academic performance profile sets Coral Reef Montessori apart. In upper grades (6-8), students consistently outperform district and state averages—for example, 8th-grade ELA proficiency is 87% (vs. 65% district) and 8th-grade Math is 81% (vs. 65% district). End-of-course exams in Algebra 1 (94%) and Civics (87%) are also exceptionally high. Yet in lower grades (3-5), the school significantly underperforms, with 5th-grade Math at just 43% (vs. 67% district) and 5th-grade Science at 30% (vs. 59% district). This dramatic improvement between 5th and 6th grade may reflect the Montessori method's focus on critical thinking and independence, which could translate into stronger performance on more complex assessments in middle school.

Compared to nearby charter school Somerset Academy Silver Palms, which serves a much higher-poverty population (85.87% free/reduced lunch) yet achieves a 4-star rating with lower per-student spending ($8,960 vs. Coral Reef's $13,099), Coral Reef Montessori's spending does not appear to translate into a competitive academic advantage, especially in elementary grades. Chronic absenteeism has also risen sharply, from 10.9% in 2019-2020 to 20.6% in 2023-2024, which could further impact foundational learning. For parents considering this school, the Montessori approach may offer unique benefits for middle school students, but the declining performance in lower grades and high student-to-teacher ratio (20.8:1) are important factors to weigh.

521

Students ?

20.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,099

Per pupil spending ?

3.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

10853 SW 216th St
Cutler Bay, FL 33170

(305) 255-0064

District: Miami-Dade

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.6%

African American:

24.2%

White:

5.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 51st percentile in 2016 → 40th in 2026

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Science scores 13 pts below the Florida average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school63%

District avg66%

Florida avg62%

Elementary school

1,340^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Bottom 40%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From top 49% (2016) to bottom 40% (2026)

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★★★★★

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Middle school

260^th of 1,216

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 12 pts since 2016

From top 34% (2016) to top 21% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

193^rd of 279Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

20^th of 70Miami-Dade among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	42.2	1340 of 2240	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	44.9	1225 of 2258	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.1	1265 of 2256	43.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.0	1187 of 2240	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.4	1181 of 2219	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	36.3	1410 of 2247	37.2%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.9	1181 of 2182	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.1	936 of 2118	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2017	74.4	514 of 2112	75.7%	★★★★☆
2016	51.3	1021 of 2087	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2014	67.4	645 of 2064	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.6	807 of 2029	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	63.8	721 of 1984	63.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	69.6	606 of 1985	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2010	70.3	565 of 1919	70.6%	★★★★☆
2009	46.9	1048 of 1847	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2008	54.4	861 of 1789	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	49.7	955 of 1786	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	63.5	630 of 1688	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	32.1	167 of 202	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2004	31.9	161 of 199	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	75.3	260 of 1216	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	81.1	195 of 1205	83.8%	★★★★☆
2024	68.1	353 of 1196	70.5%	★★★★☆
2023	58.3	454 of 1177	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	56.1	471 of 1148	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	38.1	705 of 1136	37.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	66.1	349 of 1099	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	63.5	358 of 1035	65.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	79.3	199 of 1031	80.7%	★★★★☆
2016	63.5	334 of 997	66.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	66.6	322 of 999	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2013	77.3	195 of 956	79.6%	★★★★☆
2012	82.0	135 of 897	84.9%	★★★★☆
2011	88.1	71 of 891	92.0%	★★★★★
2010	81.8	125 of 839	85.1%	★★★★☆
2009	77.6	159 of 780	79.6%	★★★★☆
2008	68.4	233 of 740	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.7	278 of 736	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	60.9	262 of 675	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2004	55.7	282 of 593	52.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Algebra 194%+31 vs state

Civics87%+10 vs state

English Language Arts69%+8 vs state

Math59%-3 vs state

Science43%-13 vs state

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by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, January 12, 2015

We have been here since kindergarten and will be staying through middle school. They are nurturing to both students and parents. Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, October 28, 2014

This small school is a gem. The class room lessons are individualized to accommodate each students level. The individualized style of teaching helps each student excel at their own pace. This school's no sugar policy teaches students at a young age about eating healthy. They have a great gardening and music program. There are many afterschool activities -soccer, violin, orchestra, chest, etc. The afterschool program is held right in the students own classroom. The parents are encouraged to be involved -and most of the parents are very involved. My daughter has excelled greatly in this school. She is above expectation in all the subjects. Most importantly, my daughter loves going to school. She is excited about all her lessons and has incorporated a lot of her lessons at home. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10853 SW 216th St	Cutler Bay	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 255-0064	521	25	20.8	3.6%	30 (5.8%)	126 (24.2%)	342 (65.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.5%)	42.2	1340^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.2%		44.9	1225^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.7%	115	68.0	58.0	57.0	74.0	82.0	87.0	61.0	50.0	43.0	65.0	71.0	81.0	30.0	61.0	94.0		87.0	$13,099	$40	$13,058
Pine Villa Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21799 SW 117th Ct	Miami	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 258-5366	219	10	21.9	83.6%	0 (0.0%)	175 (79.9%)	40 (18.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31.2	1642^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	26.7%		82.6	350^th of 2258 public elementary schools	84.5%	1292	38.0	58.0	52.0				63.0	52.0	56.0				33.0					$24,452	$2,917	$21,534
Cutler Ridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20210 Coral Sea Rd	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 235-4611	430	25	17.2	64.9%	18 (4.2%)	73 (17.0%)	332 (77.2%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.8	1026^th of 2240 public elementary schools	54.2%		44.4	1236^th of 2258 public elementary schools	45.3%	210	62.0	57.0	64.0				64.0	77.0	52.0	94.0			54.0					$14,594	$2,026	$12,567
Gulfstream Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	20900 SW 97th Ave	Cutler Bay	33189	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 235-6811	544	49	11.1	61.2%	27 (5.0%)	124 (22.8%)	383 (70.4%)	8 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	41.6	1358^th of 2240 public elementary schools	39.4%		47.5	1170^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.2%	188	54.0	52.0	52.0				62.0	71.0	52.0				52.0					$24,595	$3,771	$20,824
Goulds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	23555 SW 112th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-4400	497	35	14.2	70.8%	9 (1.8%)	244 (49.1%)	237 (47.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	21.7	1883^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	15.9%		14.8	2041^st of 2258 public elementary schools	9.6%	158	56.0	49.0	34.0				49.0	54.0	20.0				34.0					$17,569	$2,878	$14,691
Somerset Academy Silver Palms	Public, Charter	K-8	23255 SW 115th Ave	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 257-3737	1,890	80	23.6	85.9%	59 (3.1%)	123 (6.5%)	1,669 (88.3%)	20 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	18 (1.0%)	82	338^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.9%		84.4	306^th of 2258 public elementary schools	86.4%	32	85.0	73.0	68.0	79.0	89.0	90.0	89.0	92.0	83.0	70.0	80.0	95.0	70.0	81.0	99.0	100.0	95.0	$8,960	$482	$8,477
Caribbean K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	11990 SW 200th St	Miami	33177	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 233-7131	752	42	17.9	69.8%	12 (1.6%)	236 (31.4%)	489 (65.0%)	6 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	32.3	1608^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.2%		30.3	1636^th of 2258 public elementary schools	27.5%	28	45.0	42.0	54.0	52.0	51.0	56.0	63.0	66.0	47.0	54.0	41.0	71.0	46.0	40.0	95.0		69.0	$12,152	$1,459	$10,693
Bel-Aire Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10205 SW 194th St	Cutler Bay	33157	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 233-5401	324	20	16.2	63.9%	6 (1.9%)	72 (22.2%)	239 (73.8%)	4 (1.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	60.7	857^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.7%		41.3	1317^th of 2258 public elementary schools	41.7%	460	64.0	57.0	61.0				79.0	62.0	63.0				76.0					$15,328	$1,573	$13,755
Summerville Advantage Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	11575 SW 243rd St	Homestead	33032	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 253-2123	420	26	16.1	54.8%	1 (0.2%)	45 (10.7%)	371 (88.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	60.7	855^th of 2240 public elementary schools	61.8%		69.1	661^st of 2258 public elementary schools	70.7%	194	86.0	50.0	64.0				94.0	61.0	67.0				52.0					$12,959	$1,387	$11,572
My Ca.Sa Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	12700 SW 216th St	Miami	33170	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(786) 732-2934	115	0		5.2%	1 (0.9%)	4 (3.5%)	108 (93.9%)	1 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.9%)	73	553^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.3%					(n/a)	60.0	77.0					83.0	85.0										$14,090	$2,498	$11,592

Frequently Asked Questions about Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School

How many students attend Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 521 students attended Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School.

What district is Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School in?

Miami-Dade

Is Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School a good school?

Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School ranks 1340^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?

Students at Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School are 66% Hispanic, 24% African American, 6% White, 3% Two or more races.

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