Serving 521 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 521 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School's student population of 521 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
521 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School is 0.51, 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
#1625 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
66%
38%
Black
24%
21%
White
6%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.5%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School's ranking?
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School is ranked #1625 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School often compared to?
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Palm Glades Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?
521 students attend Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School?
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School offer ?
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School part of?
Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
This school is fantastic. The kids are in a unique environment in which they learn at their own pace with set goals. It is a nurturing environment and very diverse. Students are receiving a very well-rounded education here.
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