Serving 841 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy serves the northeast part of Miami, spanning approximately 1.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school in 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the zone’s edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy's student population of 841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
841 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
We model integrity, foster respect, and provide educational excellence in order to prepare students to become productive citizens.
School Rankings
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy is 0.06, 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
#1067 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy's ranking?
Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy is ranked #1067 out of 3,662 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, Dante B. Fascell 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?
841 students attend Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bowman Ashe/doolin K-8 Academy students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
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.
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