Poinciana Park Elementary School
Tel:
(305)691-5640
- Poinciana Park Elementary School serves 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 55-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
School Overview
- Poinciana Park Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 377 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Poinciana Park Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Poinciana Park Elementary School is 0.23, which is less 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 | #3105 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 |
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| Hispanic | 11% | 32% |
| Black | 87% | 22% |
| White | 1% | 39% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.23 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 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
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Poinciana Park Elementary School is Secondary Student Success Center-804 (0.4 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Secondary Student Success Center-804 Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 19 students
0.4 miles
6300 Nw 27th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305)691-7771 0.4 6-12 19 - Miami Liberty City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 427 students
0.5 miles
1855 Nw 71st St
Miami, FL 33147
(305)691-8532 0.5 PK-5 427 - Miami Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center Grades: PK-8 | 405 students
0.6 miles
1895 Nw 75th St
Miami, FL 33147
(305)691-4973 0.6 PK-8 405 - Miami Charles R Drew K-8 Center Grades: PK-8 | 469 students
0.7 miles
1775 Nw 60th St
Miami, FL 33142
(305)691-8021 0.7 PK-8 469 - Miami D.a. Dorsey Technical College Grades: 9-12
0.7 miles
7100 Nw 17th Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305)693-2490 0.7 9-12 n/a
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