Coral Way K-8 Center

1950 Sw 13th Ave
Miami, FL 33145
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,061 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coral Way K-8 Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Coral Way K-8 Center's student population of 1,061 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,061 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
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School Rankings

Coral Way K-8 Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coral Way K-8 Center is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#1279 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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49%
48%
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62%
52%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Coral Way K-8 Center 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 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
93%
36%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
6%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Coral Way K-8 Center's ranking?
Coral Way K-8 Center is ranked #1279 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coral Way K-8 Center often compared to?
Coral Way K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Coral Gables Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Coral Way K-8 Center?
1,061 students attend Coral Way K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Coral Way K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coral Way K-8 Center?
Coral Way K-8 Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Coral Way K-8 Center offer ?
Coral Way K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Coral Way K-8 Center part of?
Coral Way K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.

School Reviews

5   6/7/2022
It''s a good school with very engaged staff
- Posted by Parent - Cynthia
5   2/3/2022
This bilingual school is great, the staff is very friendly and my kids are happy to go every day!!
- Posted by Parent - Karen B
1   4/10/2020
Pretty bad school system and staff.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Lucy
4   8/20/2019
It is a perfect school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Yonathan

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,061 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 62% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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