Charles R Drew K-8 Center
Tel:
(305) 691-8021
Charles R Drew K-8 Center serves 579 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Charles R Drew K-8 Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Charles R Drew K-8 Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Charles R Drew K-8 Center's student population of 579 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 579 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Charles R Drew K-8 Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Charles R Drew 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2408 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 33% |
| Black | 93% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Charles R Drew K-8 Center is D.a. Dorsey Technical College (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Alternative Outreach Program (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Agenoria S Paschal/olinda Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Agenoria S Paschal/olinda Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 425 students
0.4 miles
5536 Nw 21st Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-0308 0.4 PK-5 425 - Miami Kipp Sunrise Academy Charter School
0.6 miles
6745 Nw 23 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 995-1430 0.6 n/a n/a - Miami Liberty City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
0.6 miles
1855 Nw 71st St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-8532 0.6 PK-5 426 - Miami Orchard Villa Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 403 students
0.6 miles
5720 Nw 13th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 754-0607 0.6 PK-5 403 - Miami D.a. Dorsey Technical College Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
7100 Nw 17th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 693-2490 0.7 9-12 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 I graduated from this school and I love this school .. Every time I walk in The school it bring back old memories.. I used to have .. Its very clean and have security's everywhere in the building to keep the children even the staff safe . The teachers are very well respected when you ask them question .. the children are respectful and happy .... the staff are nice ...I am glad to say I am a true RAM ....... - Posted by Student/Alumni - Jasmine Bellamy |
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