The Coral Way Bilingual K–8 Center, built as Coral Way Elementary School in 1936, is a K-8 school located in Miami, Florida, United States. The school was a pioneer of bilingual education in 1963, when it began teaching through the mediums of English and Spanish with two groups of students.
Serving 1,038 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coral Way K-8 Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher 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 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,038 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Coral Way K-8 Center serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, covering an area of approximately 2 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 1.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coral Way K-8 Center's student population of 1,038 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,038 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1936
School Rankings
Coral Way K-8 Center 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 Way K-8 Center is 0.19, 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
#1135 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
90%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.4%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Chief
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coral Way K-8 Center's ranking?
Coral Way K-8 Center is ranked #1135 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coral Way K-8 Center often compared to?
Coral Way K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Coral Gables Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% 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 Way K-8 Center?
1,038 students attend Coral Way K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Coral Way K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Coral Way K-8 Center?
Coral Way K-8 Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coral Way K-8 Center offer ?
Coral Way K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coral Way K-8 Center part of?
Coral Way K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Coral Way K-8 Center located?
Coral Way K-8 Center is located in the Coral Way neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Coral Way.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
It is a perfect school.
1 10/10/2025
Pretty bad school system and staff.
5 10/10/2025
This bilingual school is great, the staff is very friendly and my kids are happy to go every day!!
5 10/10/2025
It''s a good school with very engaged staff
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