Poinciana Park Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Poinciana Park Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Poinciana Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Poinciana Park Elementary School's student population of 237 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Poinciana Park Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Poinciana Park Elementary School is 0.30, 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
#1844 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
16%
35%
Black
82%
22%
White
2%
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
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Poinciana Park Elementary School's ranking?
Poinciana Park Elementary School is ranked #1844 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Poinciana Park Elementary School?
237 students attend Poinciana Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Poinciana Park Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poinciana Park Elementary School?
Poinciana Park Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Poinciana Park Elementary School offer ?
Poinciana Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poinciana Park Elementary School part of?
Poinciana Park Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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