Serving 822 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy's student population of 822 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
822 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
School Rankings
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy is 0.08, 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
#1102 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
96%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
2%
35%
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
58%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy's ranking?
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy is ranked #1102 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy often compared to?
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Claude Pepper Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy?
822 students attend Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy?
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy offer ?
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy part of?
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy located?
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.
School Calendar
View the Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First day of school
August 14, 2025 (Thursday)
School Reviews
Review Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
What is Project-Based Learning?
Project-based learning has been highly touted by some educators as a viable option to traditional learning models. We’ll take a look at what project-based learning is and why it is getting so much attention today.
What is an Online High School
Find information about Online High Schools - what they are and how they work.
“Smart Snacks” Standards Coming to School Vending Machines Nationwide
We explore new federal regulations that will ban junk food from public schools. This means no more sweets and soda in cafeteria lines, vending machines and snacks sold in other locations around the schools.
