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Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

Public Grades PK, KG-8

161^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,258 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 93% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center is a public elementary and middle school in Miami, Florida, serving 830 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages on a wide range of standardized tests, including FAST (English Language Arts and Math), Statewide Science, and End-of-Course (EOC) exams.

In 2024-2025, the school had an impressive 90% proficiency rate in 3rd grade FAST ELA, far surpassing the 60% and 57% rates for Miami-Dade and Florida, respectively. Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center has been ranked among the top Florida elementary schools, reaching as high as #38 out of over 2,100 schools in 2017-2018, and maintains a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school has been able to overcome socioeconomic challenges and deliver exceptional academic outcomes.

When compared to nearby schools, Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center stands out as the top performer. For example, in 2024-2025, the school had 90% proficiency in 3rd grade FAST ELA, while the nearby Academir Charter School East At Doral had 77% proficiency, and Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy had 58% proficiency. This level of sustained academic excellence is a testament to the school's dedication to providing a quality education to its diverse student population.

821

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,436

Per pupil spending ?

27.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4702 SW 143rd Ct
Miami, FL 33175

(305) 222-8161

District: Miami-Dade

Students who attend Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:	Howard D. McMillan Middle School
High:	G. Holmes Braddock Senior High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

98.5%

White:

0.9%

Asian:

0.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2014 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (85% vs 59% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of Florida elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Miami-Dade

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school85%

District avg62%

Florida avg59%

Elementary school

161^st of 2,258

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 7%▼ down 4 pts since 2016

From top 4% (2016) to top 7% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

74^th of 1,205

Florida public middle schools ?

Top 6%▲ up 14 pts since 2021

From top 20% (2021) to top 6% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

27^th of 278Elementary Schools in the Miami-Dade

22^nd of 67Miami-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
2025	90.3	161 of 2258	92.9%	★★★★★
2024	89.1	208 of 2256	90.8%	★★★★★
2023	91.2	139 of 2240	93.8%	★★★★★
2022	94.0	69 of 2219	96.9%	★★★★★
2021	90.5	167 of 2247	92.6%	★★★★★
2019	94.4	42 of 2182	98.1%	★★★★★
2018	95.0	38 of 2118	98.2%	★★★★★
2017	94.9	40 of 2112	98.1%	★★★★★
2016	93.7	75 of 2087	96.4%	★★★★★
2014	92.8	77 of 2064	96.3%	★★★★★
2013	93.3	85 of 2029	95.8%	★★★★★
2012	95.4	36 of 1984	98.2%	★★★★★
2011	91.6	78 of 1985	96.1%	★★★★★
2010	90.5	91 of 1919	95.3%	★★★★★
2009	83.5	248 of 1847	86.6%	★★★★☆
2008	84.0	225 of 1789	87.4%	★★★★☆
2007	78.4	342 of 1786	80.9%	★★★★☆
2006	81.9	270 of 1688	84.0%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2025	90.3	74 of 1205	93.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.9	40 of 1196	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	92.2	62 of 1177	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	86.0	130 of 1148	88.7%	★★★★☆
2021	76.8	232 of 1136	79.6%	★★★★☆

By subject vs Florida (2024-2025) ?

Geometry100%+45 vs state

Biology 1100%+29 vs state

Civics95%+24 vs state

Algebra 194%+34 vs state

Math85%+26 vs state

English Language Arts84%+27 vs state

Science75%+23 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

In my opinion, this is the best school in the area. My son has been attending EKB since Kindergarten and will be graduating from 5th grade this year. This school has provided him with a solid base for his future education. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, January 17, 2012

I am proud in SO many ways that both of my kids are part of such an amazing school! Back in 2008 when my oldest daughter was in kindergarten with Mrs. Alvarez, she was having some difficulty, nothing major but thankfully Mrs. Alvarez noticed it and targeting the problem until she got it right and my oldest is on her way to SUCCESS. First grade was a smooth ride thanks to Mrs. Sangles! Words cant describe how grateful I am to her and Mrs. Alvarez.
I wasn't so lucky when my youngest started Pre-K in 2010. Although the teachers are great, not everyone has that targeting attitude. Now that she's in Kinder my daughter feels as if the world is coming down on her because she wouldn't concentrate in Pre-K and put no interest into school. Not the teachers fault. Again, how wonderful 2nd chances are! She has Mrs. Hernandez/Davis which has just exceeded and has denied to give up on my daughter. Although a lot of parents DONT usually acknowledge great teachers, I consider my daughter as well as myself lucky to have you on our side as her teacher. Thank you for all the effort put on your behalf to help my daughter, believing in her and not giving up. You all have been the greatest! (Mrs. Alvarez, Mrs. Sangles & Mrs. Davis)

Wendy Morales
parent of:
Emily & Janelle Morales Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, October 17, 2011

this school is great..my daughters have been there for the past three years and one of my girls is ESE STUDENT and her progress is incredible.. Close Quote

Schools Near Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				FAST English Language Arts (2025)						FAST Math (2025)						Statewide Science Science (2025)		EOC Algebra 1 (2025)	EOC Geometry (2025)	EOC Biology 1 (2025)	EOC Civics (2025)	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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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 Geometry 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
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	4702 SW 143rd Ct	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 222-8161	821	54	15.2	27.4%	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.2%)	809 (98.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.3	161^st of 2258 public elementary schools	92.9%		89.1	208^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.8%	47	90.0	73.0	80.0	85.0	94.0	83.0	89.0	84.0	86.0	82.0	83.0	80.0	72.0	79.0	94.0	100.0	100.0	95.0	$13,436	$1,037	$12,400
Bent Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4861 SW 140th Ave	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-0461	430	38	11.3	47.4%	15 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	408 (94.9%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	88.5	213^th of 2258 public elementary schools	90.6%		75.5	516^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.1%	303	68.0	75.0	74.0				88.0	88.0	85.0				76.0						$22,412	$2,819	$19,593
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	14301 SW 42nd St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 207-1027	491	23	21.3	60.1%	7 (1.4%)	4 (0.8%)	476 (96.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	92.2	94^th of 2258 public elementary schools	95.8%		90.1	178^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.1%	84	93.0	85.0	82.0				93.0	93.0	77.0				68.0						$10,963	$156	$10,807
Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	14850 Cottonwood Cir	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 220-8254	630	42	15.0	37.9%	24 (3.8%)	3 (0.5%)	589 (93.5%)	13 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	75	514^th of 2258 public elementary schools	77.2%		73.1	571^st of 2256 public elementary schools	74.7%	57	81.0	69.0	70.0	84.0	81.0	70.0	82.0	58.0	61.0	82.0	76.0	72.0	57.0	61.0	100.0	100.0		84.0	$15,553	$1,291	$14,262
Academir Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5800 SW 135th Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 967-8492	396	26	15.2	81.3%	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	392 (99.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	73.3	549^th of 2258 public elementary schools	75.7%		59.2	880^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.0%	331	69.0	59.0	65.0				78.0	72.0	70.0				62.0						$11,825	$622	$11,203
Royal Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13047 SW 47th St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-4452	371	28	13.2	51.5%	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	364 (98.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	65.8	738^th of 2258 public elementary schools	67.3%		57.3	916^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.4%	178	66.0	64.0	57.0				76.0	62.0	75.0				52.0						$16,909	$1,444	$15,466
Academir Preparatory Of Championsgate	Public, Charter	K-5	5420 SW 157th Ave	Miami	33185	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(407) 559-2310	366	19	19.2	55.2%	83 (22.7%)	39 (10.7%)	226 (61.7%)	9 (2.5%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)	26.8	1731^st of 2258 public elementary schools	23.3%					(n/a)	45.0	50.0	28.0				48.0	75.0	31.0				29.0						$7,420	$08	$7,412
Academir Charter School West	Public, Charter	K-8	14880 SW 26th St	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 485-9911	695	39	17.8	45.2%	18 (2.6%)	2 (0.3%)	666 (95.8%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.6	118^th of 2258 public elementary schools	94.8%		91.2	138^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.9%	20	78.0	88.0	85.0	93.0	86.0	80.0	80.0	81.0	77.0	98.0	84.0		79.0		92.0	100.0	84.0	98.0	$11,391	$1,629	$9,762
Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	6601 SW 152nd Ave	Miami	33193	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 386-6667	841	51	16.4	56.7%	7 (0.8%)	12 (1.4%)	812 (96.6%)	9 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63.6	792^nd of 2258 public elementary schools	64.9%		61.4	832^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	63.1%	40	58.0	64.0	66.0	54.0	55.0	51.0	81.0	75.0	78.0	47.0	31.0	41.0	59.0	52.0	61.0	87.0	94.0	68.0	$15,162	$2,226	$12,936
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5125 SW 162nd Ave	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 229-4800	530	33	16.0	34.9%	10 (1.9%)	3 (0.6%)	497 (93.8%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	85.8	270^th of 2258 public elementary schools	88.0%		87.3	244^th of 2256 public elementary schools	89.2%	26	82.0	73.0	67.0				87.0	81.0	79.0				66.0						$14,752	$768	$13,984

Frequently Asked Questions about Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

What district is Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center?

In the 2024-25 school year, 821 students attended Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center.

What is the racial makeup of Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center?

Students at Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center are 99% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center attend?

Students who attend Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Howard D. McMillan Middle School
High : G. Holmes Braddock Senior High

Is Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center a good school?

Yes. Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center ranks in the top 7.1% of Florida elementary schools.

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