Serving 1,159 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,159 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Coconut Palm K-8 Academy serves the southeast part of Homestead, FL, covering an area of approximately 9.2 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy's student population of 1,159 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,159 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is 0.50, 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
#2934 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
60%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
38%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coconut Palm K-8 Academy's ranking?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is ranked #2934 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coconut Palm K-8 Academy often compared to?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Air Base K-8 Center For International Education, Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
1,159 students attend Coconut Palm K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coconut Palm K-8 Academy offer ?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coconut Palm K-8 Academy part of?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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