Poquetanuck School (Closed 2021)

Poquetanuck School serves 1,048 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,048 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (FL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
77%
36%
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Black
5%
21%
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White
16%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.38
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Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Poquetanuck School?
1,048 students attend Poquetanuck School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Poquetanuck School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Poquetanuck School?
Poquetanuck School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Poquetanuck School offer ?
Poquetanuck School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Poquetanuck School part of?
Poquetanuck School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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