Downtown Doral Charter Upper School

7905 Nw 53rd St
Miami, FL 33166
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 1,299 students in grades 6-12, Downtown Doral Charter Upper School 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 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,299 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Downtown Doral Charter Upper School's student population of 1,299 students has grown by 1199% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
1,299 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Downtown Doral Charter Upper School 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 Downtown Doral Charter Upper School is 0.10, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
#950 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
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61%
48%
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60%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
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16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
95%
36%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
4%
36%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
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0.10
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Downtown Doral Charter Upper School's ranking?
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School is ranked #950 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Downtown Doral Charter Upper School often compared to?
Downtown Doral Charter Upper Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Middle Charter School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Downtown Doral Charter Upper School?
1,299 students attend Downtown Doral Charter Upper School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Downtown Doral Charter Upper School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Downtown Doral Charter Upper School offer ?
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Downtown Doral Charter Upper School part of?
Downtown Doral Charter Upper School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Date
Last Day-- 3rd-5th Grade Bootcamps
April 23, 2024 (Tuesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 1,299 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • : 60% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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