Downtown Miami Charter School
Downtown Miami Charter School serves 582 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Downtown Miami Charter School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Downtown Miami Charter School's student population of 582 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 97% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
582 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Downtown Miami Charter School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Downtown Miami Charter School is 0.53, 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
#1896 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
37%
35%
Black
58%
22%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Downtown Miami Charter School often compared to?
Downtown Miami Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Downtown Miami Charter School?
582 students attend Downtown Miami Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Downtown Miami Charter School students are Black, 37% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Downtown Miami Charter School offer ?
Downtown Miami Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Downtown Miami Charter School part of?
Downtown Miami Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Spring Break
March 20, 2023 (Monday)
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