Serving 600 students in grades 6-12, Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 50% in FL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
600 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores ranks within the top 30% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores is 0.56, 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
#915 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
31%
36%
Black
59%
21%
White
7%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores's ranking?
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores is ranked #915 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores?
The graduation rate of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores is 90%, which is higher than the Florida state average of 89%.
How many students attend Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores?
600 students attend Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores?
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores offer ?
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores part of?
Doctors Charter School Of Miami Shores is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Seniors Last Day
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Senior's Last Day of School
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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