Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
Tel:
(305)257-0500
- Coconut Palm K-8 Academy serves 1,552 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
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Coconut Palm K-8 Academy 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 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Coconut Palm K-8 Academy's student population of 1,552 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 95 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 1,552 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 95 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Coconut Palm K-8 Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2552 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 57% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 55% | 32% |
| Black | 41% | 22% |
| White | 3% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is Somerset Academy Charter High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Somerset Academy (silver Palms) (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Summerville Advantage Academy (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Homestead Summerville Advantage Academy Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 552 students
0.8 miles
11575 Sw 243rd St
Homestead, FL 33032
(305)253-2123 0.8 K-5 552 - Miami Doral International Academy Of Math And Science Charter School
Grades: K-6 | 820 students
0.9 miles
6700 Nw 104th Ave
Miami, FL 33178
(754)702-2320 0.9 K-6 820 - Homestead Somerset Academy (silver Palms) Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 812 students
1.2 miles
23255 Sw 115th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
(305)257-3737 1.2 K-8 812 - Homestead Somerset Academy At Silver Palms Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 775 students
1.2 miles
23255 Sw 115th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
(305)257-3737 1.2 K-5 775 - Homestead Somerset Academy Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 366 students
1.2 miles
23255 Sw 115th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
(305)257-3737 1.2 9-12 366
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