Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

Summary:

Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is a public elementary school in Homestead, Florida, serving grades PK-8 with a diverse student population. 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.

Coconut Palm K-8 Academy faces some significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 23.5% to 53.0% in recent years, which is much higher than the state and district averages. The school's test scores are also generally lower than the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages across various subjects and grade levels. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 74.46% to 92.55%, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When comparing Coconut Palm K-8 Academy to nearby schools, some interesting patterns emerge. Schools like Pine Villa Elementary School and Mandarin Lakes K-8 Academy have similar high chronic absenteeism rates, while Air Base K-8 Center for International Education and the Somerset Academy schools have significantly higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. The charter schools in the area, such as Summerville Advantage Academy, tend to have better academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates than the traditional public schools.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 24400 SW 124th Ave
       Homestead, FL  33032


(305) 257-0500

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
2138th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,181 Help


Students who attend Coconut Palm K-8 Academy usually attend:

Middle:    Redland Middle School
High:    Homestead Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  1,137

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
60.2%
African American:
37.3%
White:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74% Help


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Compare Details Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks worse than 94.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 276th 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 10.65. (See more...)
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Compare Details Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks worse than 72.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.11. (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 (60.2%), African American (37.3%), White (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is 17.7. 197 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Coconut Palm K-8 Academy employs 64 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy is $10,181. 249 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Coconut Palm K-8 Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Coconut Palm K-8 Academy 864th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Coconut Palm K-8 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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.00 1613th 1688 4.4%
2007 1.97 1770th 1786 0.9%
2008 7.84 1706th 1789 4.6%
2009 8.67 1753rd 1847 5.1%
2010 21.06 1606th 1919 16.3%
2011 25.04 1583rd 1985 20.3%
2012 25.57 1544th 1984 22.2%
2013 28.18 1530th 2029 24.6%
2014 22.31 1694th 2064 17.9%
2016 25.80 1602nd 2087 23.2%
2017 19.96 1785th 2112 15.5%
2018 20.35 1776th 2118 16.1%
2019 20.40 1833rd 2182 16.0%
2021 16.12 1950th 2247 13.2%
2022 24.69 1702nd 2219 23.3%
2023 15.09 2023rd 2240 9.7%
2024 10.65 2138th 2256 5.2%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 34.06 596th 839 29.0%
2011 34.04 627th 891 29.6%
2012 41.19 553rd 897 38.4%
2013 31.03 676th 956 29.3%
2014 28.94 730th 999 26.9%
2016 27.84 732nd 997 26.6%
2017 19.04 856th 1031 17.0%
2018 27.82 759th 1035 26.7%
2019 20.26 902nd 1099 17.9%
2021 16.64 977th 1136 14.0%
2022 26.00 870th 1148 24.2%
2023 28.13 867th 1177 26.3%
2024 30.11 864th 1196 27.8%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Coconut Palm K-8 Academy Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, June 16, 2020

Open Quote My goodness! having to leave 1 star just to write a review really is insane. The only thing good about this school is Mrs. Quesada, and Mrs. Vargas (4th grade). The principal all she cares about is the school reputation, and likes to be fake in front of parents, acting like she actually cares for the kids. There were a few incidents back to back I tried to get ahold of her for to get to the bottom of it, and no answer. My son was treated horribly several times by cafeteria ladies not once did she call me back or respond to the several emails I'd sent. Every day in school there were constant fights, and constant bullying. If you're from a Hispanic background or white background, PLEASE STAY AWAY. YOUR CHILD WILL GET TREATED UNFAIRLY, being as they will be the minority. Unfortunately this is how the school runs, and everyone knows it. Thing is know one says a word because of how our times are. I REGRET THE DAY I put my son here! The ladies in the front desk, are the rudest, and they don't even know what's going on with the school at times. You ask a question, they leave you on hold and then hang up. Please, stay away from this school, your child will come home crying! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Open Quote Both of my kids have gotten an excellent education at this school. My daughter graduated in the top ten of her class here. My son is currently enrolled in the gifted program also doing very well. I've had good interactions with teachers every year. They go beyond to make sure kids are advancing in all areas of development. I believe with strong parent interaction your child can excel anywhere. Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, March 3, 2018

Open Quote Principal Dr Cary is very unprofessional. And doesn't know how to talk to her students. Instead of guiding her students the right way she bashes them and puts fear in their hearts and minimizes them. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 134 295 20 190 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1989 140 317 15 205 0 n/a n/a 0 677
1990 143 289 12 222 0 n/a n/a 0 666
1991 170 260 12 245 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1992 176 286 12 263 0 n/a n/a 0 737
1993 45 185 8 171 0 n/a n/a 0 409
1994 77 248 12 244 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1995 100 414 9 365 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1996 100 414 9 365 0 n/a n/a 0 888
1997 95 408 10 340 0 n/a n/a 0 853
1998 53 417 8 344 2 n/a n/a 0 824
1999 55 438 5 340 2 n/a n/a 0 840
2000 57 443 2 350 2 n/a n/a 0 854
2001 58 482 2 328 1 n/a n/a 0 871
2002 46 442 2 357 1 n/a n/a 0 848
2003 46 442 2 357 1 n/a n/a 0 848
2004 46 416 2 343 0 n/a n/a 0 807
2005 34 407 3 302 1 n/a n/a 0 747
2006 21 378 3 304 0 n/a n/a 0 706
2007 15 314 3 302 0 n/a n/a 13 647
2008 11 341 2 258 0 n/a n/a 12 624
2009 26 543 3 460 2 n/a n/a 25 1059
2010 33 609 7 563 2 n/a n/a 7 1221
2011 33 642 8 646 2 1 11 0 1343
2012 30 593 13 586 2 1 11 0 1236
2013 31 592 17 577 0 0 15 0 1232
2014 33 621 15 627 1 0 14 0 1311
2015 44 635 10 706 2 0 22 0 1419
2016 41 654 8 763 8 0 23 0 1497
2017 38 635 12 839 3 0 25 0 1552
2018 48 633 12 874 3 0 26 0 1596
2019 28 545 13 806 3 0 15 0 1410
2020 30 565 11 739 4 0 12 0 1361
2021 28 534 5 640 4 0 11 0 1222
2022 26 505 4 620 2 0 13 0 1170
2023 30 479 3 680 4 0 14 0 1210
2024 16 424 2 684 1 0 10 0 1137

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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 40.0 15.9 53.4
1989 677 42.0 16.1 57.9
1990 666 39.0 17.0 63.5
1991 687 38.0 18.0 64.8
1992 737 37.0 19.9 60.9
1993 409 32.0 12.8 2.4
1994 581 29.0 20.0 78.8
1995 888 40.0 22.2 86.5
1996 888 40.0 22.2 86.5
1997 853 42.0 20.3 82.5
1998 824 42.0 19.6 86
1999 840 41.0 20.5 92.1
2000 854 43.0 19.9 92.2
2001 871 45.0 19.4 94.1
2002 848 44.0 19.3 93.6
2003 848 44.0 19.3 93.6
2004 807 42.0 19.2 94.2
2005 747 46.0 16.2 96.8
2006 706 48.0 14.7 92.9
2007 647 47.0 13.8 95.6
2008 624 45.5 13.7 95.8
2009 1059 60.7 17.5 93.4
2010 1221 77.0 15.8 92.2
2011 1343 79.0 17.0 92
2012 1236 83.0 14.8 92.9
2013 1232 82.0 15.0 93.8
2014 1311 78.0 16.8 91.9
2015 1419 85.0 16.6 93
2016 1497 89.0 16.8 92.2
2017 1552 95.0 16.3 92.3
2018 1596 104.0 15.3 86.2
2019 1410 87.0 16.2 88.6
2020 1361 78.0 17.4 88.6
2021 1222 76.0 16.0 92.6
2022 1170 72.0 16.2 88.6
2023 1210 62.0 19.5 74.5
2024 1137 64.0 17.7 74

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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 639 40.0 15.9 53.4
1989 677 42.0 16.1 57.9
1990 666 39.0 17.0 63.5
1991 687 38.0 18.0 64.8
1992 737 37.0 19.9 60.9
1993 409 32.0 12.8 2.4
1994 581 29.0 20.0 78.8
1995 888 40.0 22.2 86.5
1996 888 40.0 22.2 86.5
1997 853 42.0 20.3 82.5
1998 824 42.0 19.6 86
1999 840 41.0 20.5 92.1
2000 854 43.0 19.9 92.2
2001 871 45.0 19.4 94.1
2002 848 44.0 19.3 93.6
2003 848 44.0 19.3 93.6
2004 807 42.0 19.2 94.2
2005 747 46.0 16.2 96.8
2006 706 48.0 14.7 92.9
2007 647 47.0 13.8 95.6
2008 624 45.5 13.7 95.8
2009 1059 60.7 17.5 93.4
2010 1221 77.0 15.8 92.2
2011 1343 79.0 17.0 92
2012 1236 83.0 14.8 92.9
2013 1232 82.0 15.0 93.8
2014 1311 78.0 16.8 91.9
2015 1419 85.0 16.6 93
2016 1497 89.0 16.8 92.2
2017 1552 95.0 16.3 92.3
2018 1596 104.0 15.3 86.2
2019 1410 87.0 16.2 88.6
2020 1361 78.0 17.4 88.6
2021 1222 76.0 16.0 92.6
2022 1170 72.0 16.2 88.6
2023 1210 62.0 19.5 74.5
2024 1137 64.0 17.7 74

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 Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $887 (11.8%) $6,601 (88.2%) $7,488
2019 $892 (11.5%) $6,847 (88.5%) $7,739
2020 $845 (10.3%) $7,372 (89.7%) $8,217
2021 $1,752 (18.3%) $7,844 (81.7%) $9,597
2022 $2,478 (23.1%) $8,243 (76.9%) $10,721
2023 $2,085 (20.5%) $8,097 (79.5%) $10,181

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1833rd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2023rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 6.3%
Ranks 902nd of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 867th of 1177 Middle schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)2829
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)3840
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)4134
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)6135
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)3445
 11%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)4639
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)3933
 6%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)3439
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)3240
 8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)3829
 9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)3935
 4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)3136
 5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)2320
 3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)2530
 5%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Biology 1 (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)90100
 10%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Miami-Dade)6865
 3%
   End of Course Biology 1 (Florida)6763
 4%
End of Course Civics (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)6263
 1%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Coconut Palm K-8 Academy)7388
 15%
   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 Students14101210
 14.2%
African American545479
 12.1%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian133
 76.9%
Hispanic806680
 15.6%
Pacific Islander00
White2830
 7.1%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.6%74.5%
 14.1%


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Students who attend Coconut Palm K-8 Academy usually go on to attend:

Middle : Redland Middle School
High : Homestead Senior High School

Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks in the bottom 5.2% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,137 students attended Coconut Palm K-8 Academy.

Students at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy are 60% Hispanic, 37% African American, 1% 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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