Serving 598 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 598 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School's student population of 598 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
598 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#582 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
94%
36%
Black
1%
21%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School's ranking?
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School is ranked #582 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School often compared to?
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center, Academir Charter School West by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School?
598 students attend Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School?
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School offer ?
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School part of?
Dr. Manuel C. Barreiro Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Reviews
5 6/22/2015
My son finished his 5th grade 2015, He had a great team of teachers during his 6 years at the school, but the best teachers he had was Mrs. Morris and Mrs. De La Torre 5th grade teacher.....
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