Serving 897 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Joella Good Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 897 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joella Good Elementary School's student population of 897 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
897 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Joella Good Elementary 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 Joella Good Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#1046 out of 3655 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
74%
36%
Black
22%
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
74%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
3%
School Statewide Testing
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 Joella Good Elementary School's ranking?
Joella Good Elementary School is ranked #1046 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Joella Good Elementary School often compared to?
Joella Good Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Lake Elementary School, Palm Springs North Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Joella Good Elementary School?
897 students attend Joella Good Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Joella Good Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Joella Good Elementary School?
Joella Good Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Joella Good Elementary School offer ?
Joella Good Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Joella Good Elementary School part of?
Joella Good Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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