Serving 344 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Francis S.tucker K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Frances S. Tucker Elementary School serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Francis S.tucker K-8 Center's student population of 344 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1960
School Calendar
Campus Size
4 acres
School Rankings
Francis S.tucker K-8 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis S.tucker K-8 Center is 0.52, 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
#2241 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Francis S.tucker K-8 Center's ranking?
Francis S.tucker K-8 Center is ranked #2241 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Francis S.tucker K-8 Center often compared to?
Francis S.tucker K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Coconut Grove Elementary School, George W. Carver Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Francis S.tucker K-8 Center?
344 students attend Francis S.tucker K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Francis S.tucker K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 34% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Francis S.tucker K-8 Center?
Francis S.tucker K-8 Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Francis S.tucker K-8 Center offer ?
Francis S.tucker K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis S.tucker K-8 Center part of?
Francis S.tucker K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Francis S.tucker K-8 Center located?
Francis S.tucker K-8 Center is located in the Coconut Grove neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 2 other public schools located in Coconut Grove.
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