Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#859 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
94%
36%
Black
1%
21%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School is ranked #859 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack David Gordon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School?
537 students attend Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School part of?
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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