Serving 456 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Amelia Earhart Elementary School's student population of 456 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
456 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1963
School Calendar
Campus Size
11
School Motto
Home of the High Flyers
School Rankings
Amelia Earhart Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Amelia Earhart Elementary School is 0.13, 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
#1558 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
93%
37%
Black
7%
21%
White
n/a
35%
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
65%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Amelia Earhart Elementary School's ranking?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is ranked #1558 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
456 students attend Amelia Earhart Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Amelia Earhart Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Amelia Earhart Elementary School?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Amelia Earhart Elementary School offer ?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Amelia Earhart Elementary School part of?
Amelia Earhart Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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