Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is a public elementary and middle school serving grades PK-8 in the diverse city of Coral Gables, Florida, which is part of the Miami-Dade school district. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized tests, ranking among the top 25% of elementary schools in Florida.

Coral Gables Preparatory Academy's academic excellence is evident across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 87% proficiency in Algebra 1, compared to 61% in Miami-Dade and 55% statewide. In Civics, the school had 88% proficiency, while the district and state had 70% and 67%, respectively. Additionally, the school's chronic absenteeism rate of 12.2% is significantly lower than the district average of 29.4% and the state average of 27.8%. This suggests that the school's supportive learning environment and effective teaching practices contribute to its students' academic success.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Silver Bluff Elementary School, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy stands out as a model of educational excellence. Silver Bluff Elementary, which is just 1.58 miles away, has significantly lower academic performance and a higher chronic absenteeism rate. Coral Gables Preparatory Academy's higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratio may be contributing factors to its exceptional outcomes, providing students with a more personalized and effective learning experience.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 105 Minorca Ave
       Coral Gables, FL  33134


(305) 448-1731

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
536th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,725 Help


Students who attend Coral Gables Preparatory Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Ponce De Leon Middle School
High:    Coral Gables Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  862

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
80.0%
White:
15.8%
Asian:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32.8% Help


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Compare Details Coral Gables Preparatory Academy ranks better than 76.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 74th 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 74.42. (See more...)
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Compare Details Coral Gables Preparatory Academy ranks better than 85.3% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.84. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (80%), White (15.8%), Asian (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is 17.9. 207 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Coral Gables Preparatory Academy employs 48 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is $11,725. 192 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Coral Gables Preparatory Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Coral Gables Preparatory Academy 176th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Coral Gables Preparatory Academy 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 Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.60 164th 1688 90.3%
2007 88.03 148th 1786 91.7%
2008 87.72 153rd 1789 91.4%
2009 84.79 224th 1847 87.9%
2010 90.22 99th 1919 94.8%
2011 87.02 178th 1985 91.0%
2012 91.09 115th 1984 94.2%
2013 91.10 123rd 2029 93.9%
2014 88.13 184th 2064 91.1%
2016 83.20 313th 2087 85.0%
2017 86.62 228th 2112 89.2%
2018 87.23 225th 2118 89.4%
2019 87.42 236th 2182 89.2%
2021 78.46 464th 2247 79.4%
2022 82.04 369th 2219 83.4%
2023 77.41 459th 2240 79.5%
2024 74.42 536th 2256 76.2%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 83.92 119th 897 86.7%
2013 75.90 210th 956 78.0%
2014 74.32 229th 999 77.1%
2016 87.18 104th 997 89.6%
2017 85.87 133rd 1031 87.1%
2018 90.19 88th 1035 91.5%
2019 89.69 84th 1099 92.4%
2021 81.48 175th 1136 84.6%
2022 84.80 144th 1148 87.5%
2023 87.89 110th 1177 90.7%
2024 81.84 176th 1196 85.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Friday, June 3, 2022

Open Quote both of my boys attended the school....it was a great experience for them and parents Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 4, 2021

Open Quote This school administration is nasty, rude and horrible with the students and towards their employees also.The principal and her assistants are arrogant, unethical and despotic.The entire school (both buildings) are in desperate need of repairs.Total chaos! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 180 71 8 288 0 n/a n/a 0 547
1989 212 71 9 295 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1990 192 64 6 357 0 n/a n/a 0 619
1991 213 66 6 406 0 n/a n/a 0 691
1992 208 59 5 403 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1993 197 50 6 341 0 n/a n/a 0 594
1994 169 64 7 339 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1995 212 52 4 355 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1996 212 52 4 355 0 n/a n/a 0 623
1997 202 48 8 385 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1998 233 48 7 391 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1999 212 49 11 408 0 n/a n/a 0 680
2000 204 55 10 474 0 n/a n/a 0 743
2001 204 59 14 491 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2002 213 42 8 503 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2003 213 42 8 503 0 n/a n/a 0 766
2004 221 39 9 514 0 n/a n/a 0 783
2005 234 27 10 493 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2006 226 18 7 491 0 n/a n/a 0 742
2007 228 12 6 416 0 n/a n/a 25 687
2008 236 9 7 399 0 n/a n/a 23 674
2009 222 11 9 417 0 n/a n/a 20 679
2010 181 8 8 426 0 n/a n/a 6 629
2011 149 6 10 461 0 0 7 0 633
2012 137 8 10 547 0 0 6 0 708
2013 133 8 10 640 0 0 6 0 797
2014 107 6 8 629 1 0 7 0 758
2015 104 6 11 588 0 0 8 0 717
2016 118 6 17 669 0 0 8 0 818
2017 126 7 16 770 0 0 9 0 928
2018 150 8 24 774 0 0 8 0 964
2019 143 8 20 799 0 0 9 0 979
2020 155 13 19 788 0 0 14 0 989
2021 141 9 24 737 0 0 12 0 923
2022 133 8 17 703 0 0 11 0 872
2023 136 6 19 690 0 0 11 0 862

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 Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 31.0 17.6 30.7
1989 587 32.0 18.3 29.8
1990 619 33.0 18.7 34.6
1991 691 37.0 18.6 32
1992 675 36.0 18.7 30.4
1993 594 31.0 19.2 33.3
1994 579 33.0 17.5 38.5
1995 623 35.0 17.8 36
1996 623 35.0 17.8 36
1997 643 33.0 19.5 34.8
1998 679 35.0 19.4 30.8
1999 680 36.0 18.9 33.5
2000 743 37.0 20.1 34.5
2001 768 40.0 19.2 33.6
2002 766 39.0 19.6 29.6
2003 766 39.0 19.6 29.6
2004 783 37.0 21.2 29.2
2005 764 43.0 17.8 29.8
2006 742 45.0 16.5 24.3
2007 687 48.0 14.3 22.2
2008 674 47.0 14.3 23.7
2009 679 45.1 15.1 27.3
2010 629 40.0 15.7 32.9
2011 633 44.0 14.3 31.6
2012 708 47.0 15.0 35.2
2013 797 48.0 16.6 40.8
2014 758 48.0 15.7 40.1
2015 717 45.0 15.9 41.1
2016 818 48.0 17.0 40.1
2017 928 55.0 16.8 41.1
2018 964 57.0 16.9 40.1
2019 979 58.0 16.8 39
2020 989 57.0 17.3 37.4
2021 923 56.0 16.4 45.2
2022 872 51.0 17.0 44.5
2023 862 48.0 17.9 32.8

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 Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 547 31.0 17.6 30.7
1989 587 32.0 18.3 29.8
1990 619 33.0 18.7 34.6
1991 691 37.0 18.6 32
1992 675 36.0 18.7 30.4
1993 594 31.0 19.2 33.3
1994 579 33.0 17.5 38.5
1995 623 35.0 17.8 36
1996 623 35.0 17.8 36
1997 643 33.0 19.5 34.8
1998 679 35.0 19.4 30.8
1999 680 36.0 18.9 33.5
2000 743 37.0 20.1 34.5
2001 768 40.0 19.2 33.6
2002 766 39.0 19.6 29.6
2003 766 39.0 19.6 29.6
2004 783 37.0 21.2 29.2
2005 764 43.0 17.8 29.8
2006 742 45.0 16.5 24.3
2007 687 48.0 14.3 22.2
2008 674 47.0 14.3 23.7
2009 679 45.1 15.1 27.3
2010 629 40.0 15.7 32.9
2011 633 44.0 14.3 31.6
2012 708 47.0 15.0 35.2
2013 797 48.0 16.6 40.8
2014 758 48.0 15.7 40.1
2015 717 45.0 15.9 41.1
2016 818 48.0 17.0 40.1
2017 928 55.0 16.8 41.1
2018 964 57.0 16.9 40.1
2019 979 58.0 16.8 39
2020 989 57.0 17.3 37.4
2021 923 56.0 16.4 45.2
2022 872 51.0 17.0 44.5
2023 862 48.0 17.9 32.8

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 Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $469 (5.7%) $7,828 (94.3%) $8,297
2019 $243 (3.0%) $7,913 (97.0%) $8,156
2020 $220 (2.5%) $8,690 (97.5%) $8,909
2021 $1,145 (10.9%) $9,343 (89.1%) $10,488
2022 $1,234 (11.0%) $9,988 (89.0%) $11,223
2023 $1,402 (12.0%) $10,323 (88.0%) $11,725

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 236th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 459th of 2240 Elementary schools
 9.7%
Ranks 84th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 110th of 1177 Middle schools
 1.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)8066
 14%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)7860
 18%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)8582
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)7886
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)8177
 4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)7779
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)6964
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)7968
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)8050
 30%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)8577
 8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)8278
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)8282
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)6768
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)7279
 7%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)9582
 13%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Coral Gables Preparatory Academy)9891
 7%
   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 Students979862
 12%
African American86
 25%
American Indian00
Asian2019
 5%
Hispanic799690
 13.6%
Pacific Islander00
White143136
 4.9%
Two or More Races911
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39%32.8%
 6.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Coral Gables Preparatory Academy

In the 2022-23 school year, 862 students attended Coral Gables Preparatory Academy.

Students at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy are 80% Hispanic, 16% White, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Coral Gables Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ponce De Leon Middle School
High : Coral Gables Senior High School

Coral Gables Preparatory Academy ranks 536th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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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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