Sunshine Academy serves 107 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
107 students
Total Classroom Teachers (05-06)
5 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
11%
36%
Black
86%
21%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Sunshine Academy?
107 students attend Sunshine Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Sunshine Academy students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What grades does Sunshine Academy offer ?
Sunshine Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Sunshine Academy part of?
Sunshine Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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