Caribbean K-8 Center

Summary:

Caribbean K-8 Center is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving around 700 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Caribbean K-8 Center has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 80.43% receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school faces several challenges. It has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to nearby schools like Miami Heights Elementary and Coral Reef Montessori Academy Charter School. Additionally, the school generally underperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, with only 33-52% of students proficient in FAST/ELA, compared to 54-65% for the district and 50-55% for the state. The school's performance, as measured by its statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating, has been declining over the past several years.

In comparison, some nearby charter schools, such as Somerset Academy Silver Palms and Academir Charter School Preparatory, perform significantly better on these metrics, with higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better statewide rankings. These findings suggest that addressing the challenges faced by Caribbean K-8 Center, including its high chronic absenteeism and low test scores, will be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 11990 SW 200th St
       Miami, FL  33177


(305) 233-7131

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1519th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,430 Help


Students who attend Caribbean K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:    Cutler Bay Middle
High:    Miami Southridge Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  700

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.4%
African American:
39.1%
White:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.4% Help


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Compare Details Caribbean K-8 Center ranks worse than 67.3% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 201st among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Caribbean K-8 Center ranks worse than 67.1% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.4%), African American (39.1%), White (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Caribbean K-8 Center is 18.4. 219 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Caribbean K-8 Center employs 38 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Caribbean K-8 Center is $11,430. 203 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Caribbean K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Caribbean K-8 Center 803rd of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Caribbean K-8 Center in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Caribbean K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 5.50 1632nd 1688 3.3%
2007 9.62 1676th 1786 6.2%
2008 8.66 1697th 1789 5.1%
2009 13.21 1687th 1847 8.7%
2010 17.69 1666th 1919 13.2%
2011 13.93 1798th 1985 9.4%
2012 14.21 1795th 1984 9.5%
2013 8.39 1959th 2029 3.4%
2014 18.73 1781st 2064 13.7%
2016 19.00 1763rd 2087 15.5%
2017 15.52 1896th 2112 10.2%
2018 22.32 1729th 2118 18.4%
2019 30.36 1585th 2182 27.4%
2021 20.70 1816th 2247 19.2%
2022 31.29 1538th 2219 30.7%
2023 25.88 1725th 2240 23.0%
2024 33.81 1519th 2256 32.7%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Caribbean K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 16.03 887th 1031 14.0%
2018 20.13 854th 1035 17.5%
2019 32.61 766th 1099 30.3%
2021 26.93 841st 1136 26.0%
2022 28.69 837th 1148 27.1%
2023 34.35 786th 1177 33.2%
2024 34.24 803rd 1196 32.9%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Caribbean K-8 Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Caribbean K-8 Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 95 379 2 204 1 n/a n/a 0 681
1989 128 430 12 257 0 n/a n/a 0 827
1990 163 432 13 254 0 n/a n/a 0 862
1991 181 463 13 328 0 n/a n/a 0 985
1992 177 461 14 350 0 n/a n/a 0 1002
1993 81 334 13 213 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1994 102 388 11 345 0 n/a n/a 0 846
1995 96 518 12 448 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
1996 96 518 12 448 0 n/a n/a 0 1074
1997 82 515 14 473 0 n/a n/a 0 1084
1998 72 451 5 437 1 n/a n/a 0 966
1999 77 486 9 478 0 n/a n/a 0 1050
2000 59 464 10 463 0 n/a n/a 0 996
2001 40 445 11 474 1 n/a n/a 0 971
2002 31 442 7 453 1 n/a n/a 0 934
2003 31 442 7 453 1 n/a n/a 0 934
2004 31 425 7 455 1 n/a n/a 0 919
2005 19 399 5 440 1 n/a n/a 0 864
2006 19 441 1 510 2 n/a n/a 0 973
2007 20 396 4 440 1 n/a n/a 14 875
2008 28 327 6 421 2 n/a n/a 16 800
2009 23 309 4 420 1 n/a n/a 14 771
2010 20 320 6 409 1 n/a n/a 1 757
2011 12 276 2 390 1 1 0 0 682
2012 9 259 5 359 1 1 2 0 636
2013 10 276 3 344 1 1 3 0 638
2014 13 267 5 300 1 1 5 0 592
2015 14 246 4 291 0 1 2 0 558
2016 13 288 4 359 0 0 2 0 666
2017 13 289 4 391 1 0 2 0 700
2018 16 361 5 449 3 0 6 0 840
2019 17 343 6 377 4 1 3 0 751
2020 12 330 5 366 4 1 4 0 722
2021 13 283 5 351 4 1 4 0 661
2022 17 272 5 330 3 1 4 0 632
2023 14 274 5 395 2 5 5 0 700

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Caribbean K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 43.0 15.8 66.7
1989 827 49.0 16.8 64.7
1990 862 52.0 16.5 61
1991 985 54.0 18.2 67.2
1992 1002 51.0 19.6 63.1
1993 641 49.0 13.1 23.7
1994 846 44.0 19.2 72.9
1995 1074 57.0 18.8 78
1996 1074 57.0 18.8 78
1997 1084 59.0 18.4 80
1998 966 54.0 17.9 80.1
1999 1050 54.0 19.4 86.7
2000 996 57.0 17.5 87.9
2001 971 53.0 18.3 89.8
2002 934 55.0 17.0 96.8
2003 934 55.0 17.0 96.8
2004 919 55.0 16.7 99
2005 864 56.0 15.4 94.8
2006 973 68.0 14.3 91.8
2007 875 66.0 13.3 90.6
2008 800 62.5 12.8 93.1
2009 771 59.2 13.1 93.4
2010 757 53.5 14.1 89.2
2011 682 50.0 13.6 95.3
2012 636 45.0 14.1 94.3
2013 638 47.0 13.5 92.9
2014 592 41.0 14.4 94.8
2015 558 38.0 14.6 95.7
2016 666 43.0 15.4 93.8
2017 700 46.0 15.2 92.4
2018 840 47.0 17.8 86
2019 751 41.0 18.3 92.3
2020 722 42.0 17.1 90.2
2021 661 41.0 16.1 93.8
2022 632 38.0 16.6 93.2
2023 700 38.0 18.4 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Caribbean K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 681 43.0 15.8 66.7
1989 827 49.0 16.8 64.7
1990 862 52.0 16.5 61
1991 985 54.0 18.2 67.2
1992 1002 51.0 19.6 63.1
1993 641 49.0 13.1 23.7
1994 846 44.0 19.2 72.9
1995 1074 57.0 18.8 78
1996 1074 57.0 18.8 78
1997 1084 59.0 18.4 80
1998 966 54.0 17.9 80.1
1999 1050 54.0 19.4 86.7
2000 996 57.0 17.5 87.9
2001 971 53.0 18.3 89.8
2002 934 55.0 17.0 96.8
2003 934 55.0 17.0 96.8
2004 919 55.0 16.7 99
2005 864 56.0 15.4 94.8
2006 973 68.0 14.3 91.8
2007 875 66.0 13.3 90.6
2008 800 62.5 12.8 93.1
2009 771 59.2 13.1 93.4
2010 757 53.5 14.1 89.2
2011 682 50.0 13.6 95.3
2012 636 45.0 14.1 94.3
2013 638 47.0 13.5 92.9
2014 592 41.0 14.4 94.8
2015 558 38.0 14.6 95.7
2016 666 43.0 15.4 93.8
2017 700 46.0 15.2 92.4
2018 840 47.0 17.8 86
2019 751 41.0 18.3 92.3
2020 722 42.0 17.1 90.2
2021 661 41.0 16.1 93.8
2022 632 38.0 16.6 93.2
2023 700 38.0 18.4 80.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Caribbean K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,200 (13.4%) $7,754 (86.6%) $8,954
2019 $1,154 (12.2%) $8,311 (87.8%) $9,465
2020 $934 (9.1%) $9,331 (90.9%) $10,265
2021 $1,965 (18.5%) $8,632 (81.5%) $10,597
2022 $2,418 (19.9%) $9,745 (80.1%) $12,163
2023 $2,444 (21.4%) $8,987 (78.6%) $11,430

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Caribbean K-8 Center

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1585th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1725th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.4%
Ranks 766th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 786th of 1177 Middle schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Caribbean K-8 Center)4553
 8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Caribbean K-8 Center)5539
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Caribbean K-8 Center)4945
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Caribbean K-8 Center)5458
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Caribbean K-8 Center)4043
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Caribbean K-8 Center)5334
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Caribbean K-8 Center)4124
 17%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Caribbean K-8 Center)4344
 1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Caribbean K-8 Center)3543
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Caribbean K-8 Center)3631
 5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Caribbean K-8 Center)5131
 20%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Caribbean K-8 Center)4427
 17%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Caribbean K-8 Center)4033
 7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Caribbean K-8 Center)3926
 13%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Caribbean K-8 Center)7456
 18%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Caribbean K-8 Center)9275
 17%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Miami-Dade)6357
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students751700
 6.8%
African American343274
 20.1%
American Indian42
 50%
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic377395
 4.8%
Pacific Islander15
 400%
White1714
 17.6%
Two or More Races35
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients92.3%80.4%
 11.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Caribbean K-8 Center

Students who attend Caribbean K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Cutler Bay Middle
High : Miami Southridge Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 700 students attended Caribbean K-8 Center.

Caribbean K-8 Center ranks 1519th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Caribbean K-8 Center are 56% Hispanic, 39% African American, 2% White.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Florida Department of Education.

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