Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education serves 69 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 57%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 69 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 40-59%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education's student population of 69 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
69 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education is 0.39, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-59%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
38%
Black
74%
21%
White
1%
34%
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
74%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education?
69 students attend Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education?
Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education offer ?
Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education part of?
Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education located?
Thena Crowder Early Childhood Diagnostic Special Education is located in the Model City neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 5 other public schools located in Model City.
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