Lorah Park Elementary School
Tel:
(305) 633-1424
Lorah Park Elementary School serves 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Lorah Park Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Lorah Park 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 5%)
School Overview
Lorah Park Elementary School's student population of 357 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Lorah Park Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Lorah Park Elementary School is 0.23, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1175 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 13% | 33% |
| Black | 87% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.70 |
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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: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Lorah Park Elementary School is Alternative Outreach Program (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Alternative Outreach Program Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 307 students
0.6 miles
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 694-4444 0.6 K-12 307 - Miami Brownsville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 424 students
0.6 miles
4899 Nw 24th Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 633-1481 0.6 6-8 424 - Miami Pace Center For Girls Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 58 students
0.6 miles
1400 Nw 36th St Ste 200
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 694-4444 0.6 6-12 58 - Miami Teenage Parent Program Grades: PK | 137 students
0.6 miles
6300 Nw 27th Ave Rm 92
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 636-7356 0.6 PK 137 - Miami Earlington Heights Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: PK-5 | 427 students
0.9 miles
4750 Nw 22nd Ave
Miami, FL 33142
(305) 635-7505 0.9 PK-5 427
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