Summary:
This analysis examines seven elementary-level schools in the 33178 zip code of Doral, Florida, all part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District, serving grades PK-5 to PK-8 with enrollments ranging from 412 to 861 students.
Academir Charter School East At Doral stands out as the top-performing school in the area, holding the highest state ranking (73rd percentile) and a consistent 4-star rating, despite having the lowest per-student spending ($11,326) and the highest student-teacher ratio (17.8:1). In contrast, Dr. Toni Bilbao Preparatory Academy spends the most per student ($16,673) and boasts the lowest student-teacher ratio (12.8:1), with exceptional middle school proficiency rates (86% in 7th Grade ELA and 92% in 7th Grade Math). Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center is a standout for advanced coursework, achieving 100% proficiency in Geometry and Biology 1 EOC exams, while Andrea Castillo Preparatory Academy is the most improved school, jumping from a 2-star to a 4-star rating in just two years.
All seven schools have chronic absenteeism rates (18.3% to 23.6%) well below the district average of 28.2%, and free/reduced lunch eligibility is relatively low (20.39% to 32.18%). A key finding is that spending does not correlate with performance, as Academir Charter School East At Doral achieves top results with fewer resources. Additionally, several K-8 schools, including Doral International Academy Of Math And Science and Dr. Rolando Espinosa K-8 Center, show a "middle school dip" in math proficiency, with rates dropping significantly from 3rd to 6th grade, suggesting a need for stronger curriculum alignment during this transition.
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