Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School
- Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School serves 541 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School's student population of 541 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 541 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2244 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 32% |
| Black | 57% | 22% |
| White | 3% | 39% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
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- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School is Miami Macarthur South (0.5 miles away)
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School Reviews
| 1 My review of this school is absolutely bad.We move from Pompano Beach and before that we live in orlando.In both school my daugther was happy and she was with friendly children.My daugther is suffering bulling.She and other 5 children only for speak spanish between them.Someone of this childrens still don't know speak english. - Posted by Parent - Tony |
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