Serving 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rockway Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 370 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rockway Elementary School serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rockway Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rockway Elementary School's student population of 370 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
370 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rockway Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rockway Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#710 out of 3662 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 1995–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
98%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
School Mascot
Falcon
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rockway Elementary School's ranking?
Rockway Elementary School is ranked #710 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Rockway Elementary School often compared to?
Rockway Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Olympia Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Rockway Elementary School?
370 students attend Rockway Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rockway Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rockway Elementary School?
Rockway Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rockway Elementary School offer ?
Rockway Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rockway Elementary School part of?
Rockway Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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