Charles R Drew K-8 Center

Summary:

Charles R Drew K-8 Center is a public school in Miami, Florida, serving 417 students from pre-kindergarten to 8th grade. The school has a predominantly African American student population and is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida.

While Charles R Drew K-8 Center's test scores are generally lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages, the school outperforms nearby schools, such as Liberty City Elementary School, Poinciana Park Elementary School, and Holmes Elementary School, in End-of-Course exams like Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, and Civics. The school also has a higher spending per student compared to nearby schools, reaching $17,670 in the 2022-2023 school year.

However, Charles R Drew K-8 Center faces significant challenges, including a high rate of chronic absenteeism, reaching 54.8% in the 2020-2021 school year, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. The school's racial makeup, with 90.89% of students identifying as African American, is also notably different from the more diverse nearby schools. Understanding these factors and their impact on student performance could provide valuable insights to help the school and district address these challenges and support the academic success of its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 1775 NW 60th St
       Miami, FL  33142


(305) 691-8021

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1975th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,670 Help


Students who attend Charles R Drew K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:    Brownsville Middle School
High:    Miami Northwestern Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  458

Racial breakdown:

African American:
90.0%
Hispanic:
9.2%
White:
0.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  80.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Charles R Drew K-8 Center ranks worse than 87.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 258th 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 17.32. (See more...)
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Compare Details Charles R Drew K-8 Center ranks worse than 54.4% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.61. (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: African American (90%), Hispanic (9.2%), Pacific Islander (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 80.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Charles R Drew K-8 Center is 16.9. 165 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Charles R Drew K-8 Center employs 27 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Charles R Drew K-8 Center is $17,670, which is the 26th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Charles R Drew K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Charles R Drew K-8 Center 651st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Charles R Drew 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 Charles R Drew K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 19.38 1415th 1688 16.2%
2007 21.68 1477th 1786 17.3%
2008 26.93 1385th 1789 22.6%
2009 25.54 1474th 1847 20.2%
2010 23.78 1553rd 1919 19.1%
2011 38.18 1301st 1985 34.5%
2012 34.96 1320th 1984 33.5%
2013 21.75 1686th 2029 16.9%
2014 18.15 1796th 2064 13.0%
2016 29.51 1524th 2087 27.0%
2017 34.15 1391st 2112 34.1%
2018 20.84 1766th 2118 16.6%
2019 9.73 2062nd 2182 5.5%
2021 14.31 2008th 2247 10.6%
2022 13.32 2034th 2219 8.3%
2023 8.15 2171st 2240 3.1%
2024 17.32 1975th 2256 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Charles R Drew K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 16.26 859th 999 14.0%
2016 30.95 692nd 997 30.6%
2017 40.29 616th 1031 40.3%
2018 46.26 562nd 1035 45.7%
2019 26.61 842nd 1099 23.4%
2021 11.17 1057th 1136 7.0%
2022 21.21 943rd 1148 17.9%
2023 35.06 774th 1177 34.2%
2024 45.61 651st 1196 45.6%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Charles R Drew K-8 Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Charles R Drew 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 0 584 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 586
1989 0 637 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1990 11 727 1 35 0 n/a n/a 0 774
1991 10 798 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1992 18 725 2 49 0 n/a n/a 0 794
1993 15 764 2 50 1 n/a n/a 0 832
1994 10 689 0 72 1 n/a n/a 0 772
1995 7 729 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1996 7 729 0 76 0 n/a n/a 0 812
1997 8 827 2 75 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1998 7 695 2 50 0 n/a n/a 0 754
1999 10 737 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 801
2000 3 711 0 47 0 n/a n/a 0 761
2001 0 692 0 42 0 n/a n/a 0 734
2002 2 681 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2003 2 681 0 31 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2004 1 690 0 30 0 n/a n/a 0 721
2005 0 599 0 23 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2006 0 603 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 623
2007 0 561 0 17 0 n/a n/a 0 578
2008 0 448 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 0 405 0 13 0 n/a n/a 1 419
2010 0 336 0 4 0 n/a n/a 1 341
2011 1 263 0 8 0 0 1 0 273
2012 1 230 0 13 0 0 4 0 248
2013 1 352 0 14 0 0 2 0 369
2014 1 386 0 12 0 0 1 0 400
2015 0 412 0 32 0 0 4 0 448
2016 0 431 0 27 0 1 4 0 463
2017 0 442 0 21 0 1 5 0 469
2018 1 537 1 33 0 1 6 0 579
2019 1 618 1 45 0 1 5 0 671
2020 3 628 1 48 0 1 2 0 683
2021 3 486 0 34 0 1 2 0 526
2022 3 412 0 35 0 0 1 0 451
2023 2 379 0 35 0 0 1 0 417
2024 2 412 0 42 0 2 0 0 458

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 Charles R Drew K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 37.0 15.8 74.7
1989 641 39.0 16.4 74.9
1990 774 43.0 18.0 70.8
1991 831 43.0 19.3 72.9
1992 794 43.0 18.4 68.8
1993 832 39.0 21.3 74.9
1994 772 44.0 17.5 78.6
1995 812 43.0 18.9 80.9
1996 812 43.0 18.9 80.9
1997 912 42.0 21.7 83
1998 754 43.0 17.5 84.7
1999 801 45.0 17.8 85.3
2000 761 44.0 17.3 91.6
2001 734 43.0 17.1 91.4
2002 714 36.0 19.8 95.1
2003 714 36.0 19.8 95.1
2004 721 40.0 18.0 96.1
2005 622 38.0 16.4 94.4
2006 623 43.0 14.5 90.5
2007 578 39.0 14.8 88.4
2008 460 38.5 11.9 87.6
2009 419 29.6 14.2 91.9
2010 341 23.0 14.8 87.9
2011 273 24.0 11.3 96
2012 248 17.0 14.5 96
2013 369 23.0 16.0 96.7
2014 400 26.0 15.3 97
2015 448 29.0 15.4 94.9
2016 463 25.0 18.5 1.3
2017 469 28.0 16.7 96.2
2018 579 30.0 19.3 95.2
2019 671 36.0 18.6 96.6
2020 683 45.0 15.1 95.2
2021 526 44.0 11.9 97.9
2022 451 32.0 14.0 97.8
2023 417 28.0 14.8 82
2024 458 27.0 16.9 80.1

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 Charles R Drew K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 586 37.0 15.8 74.7
1989 641 39.0 16.4 74.9
1990 774 43.0 18.0 70.8
1991 831 43.0 19.3 72.9
1992 794 43.0 18.4 68.8
1993 832 39.0 21.3 74.9
1994 772 44.0 17.5 78.6
1995 812 43.0 18.9 80.9
1996 812 43.0 18.9 80.9
1997 912 42.0 21.7 83
1998 754 43.0 17.5 84.7
1999 801 45.0 17.8 85.3
2000 761 44.0 17.3 91.6
2001 734 43.0 17.1 91.4
2002 714 36.0 19.8 95.1
2003 714 36.0 19.8 95.1
2004 721 40.0 18.0 96.1
2005 622 38.0 16.4 94.4
2006 623 43.0 14.5 90.5
2007 578 39.0 14.8 88.4
2008 460 38.5 11.9 87.6
2009 419 29.6 14.2 91.9
2010 341 23.0 14.8 87.9
2011 273 24.0 11.3 96
2012 248 17.0 14.5 96
2013 369 23.0 16.0 96.7
2014 400 26.0 15.3 97
2015 448 29.0 15.4 94.9
2016 463 25.0 18.5 1.3
2017 469 28.0 16.7 96.2
2018 579 30.0 19.3 95.2
2019 671 36.0 18.6 96.6
2020 683 45.0 15.1 95.2
2021 526 44.0 11.9 97.9
2022 451 32.0 14.0 97.8
2023 417 28.0 14.8 82
2024 458 27.0 16.9 80.1

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 Charles R Drew K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $909 (10.4%) $7,824 (89.6%) $8,733
2019 $750 (8.4%) $8,200 (91.6%) $8,950
2020 $1,130 (10.0%) $10,155 (90.0%) $11,285
2021 $3,644 (23.7%) $11,753 (76.3%) $15,397
2022 $3,618 (23.0%) $12,133 (77.0%) $15,751
2023 $3,715 (21.0%) $13,956 (79.0%) $17,670

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Charles R Drew K-8 Center

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2062nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2171st of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.4%
Ranks 842nd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 774th of 1177 Middle schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)1926
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)4129
 12%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)6044
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)199
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)272
 25%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)1521
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)2431
 7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)2343
 20%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)3331
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)5314
 39%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)3920
 19%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)4827
 21%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)4240
 2%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)7471
 3%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Charles R Drew K-8 Center)8675
 11%
   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 Students671417
 37.9%
African American618379
 38.7%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic4535
 22.2%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White12
 100%
Two or More Races51
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.6%82%
 14.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 458 students attended Charles R Drew K-8 Center.

Students at Charles R Drew K-8 Center are 90% African American, 9% Hispanic.

Charles R Drew K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 12.5% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Charles R Drew K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brownsville Middle School
High : Miami Northwestern Senior High


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