Serving 1,137 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,137 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy's student population of 1,137 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,137 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is 0.51, 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
#2934 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
60%
37%
Black
37%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy's ranking?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is ranked #2934 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coconut Palm K-8 Academy often compared to?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Air Base K-8 Center For International Education, Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
1,137 students attend Coconut Palm K-8 Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coconut Palm K-8 Academy offer ?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coconut Palm K-8 Academy part of?
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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