Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Tel:
(305) 448-1731
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy serves 964 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy placed in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
School Overview
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy's student population of 964 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 964 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 57 teachers |
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School Comparison
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is ranked within the top 10% 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 Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is 0.34, 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 | #284 out of 3633 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 80% | 33% |
| Black | 1% | 22% |
| White | 16% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 36% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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, middle school and elementary school to Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is Brucie Ball Educational Center (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
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- Miami Brucie Ball Educational Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 387 students
0.2 miles
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(305) 514-5100 0.2 PK-12 387 - Miami Auburndale Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 843 students
1.0 miles
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Miami, FL 33135
(305) 445-3587 1.0 PK-5 843 - Miami Somerset Gables Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 478 students
1.0 miles
624 Anastasia Ave
Miami, FL 33134
(305) 442-8626 1.0 K-8 478 - Miami Mater Brickell Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 170 students
1.3 miles
2805 Sw 32nd Ave
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 442-4992 1.3 K-8 170
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