Santa Clara Elementary School

Summary:

Santa Clara Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 596 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida.

While Santa Clara Elementary has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (87.42%) compared to surrounding schools, it consistently underperforms on standardized tests, with only 18% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 56% in Miami-Dade and 55% statewide. The school also faces high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 32.4% to 39.5% over the past few years, much higher than the 12.3% to 42.8% range of nearby schools. Additionally, Santa Clara has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 59.23% to 99.3%, significantly higher than the 3.57% to 88.04% range of surrounding schools.

Interestingly, the nearby Mater Academy of International Studies, a public charter school, outperforms Santa Clara Elementary on most metrics, including test scores and chronic absenteeism, suggesting the charter school model may be providing more effective educational opportunities in the area. While Santa Clara has higher per-student spending than some nearby schools, its performance lags behind, indicating that simply increasing funding may not be the sole solution, and the school should focus on improving instructional practices and supporting the unique needs of its student population.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1051 NW 29th Ter
       Miami, FL  33127


(305) 635-1417

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
2009th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,408 Help


Students who attend Santa Clara Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
High:    Miami Jackson Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.1 Help
Number of students:  596

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
87.4%
African American:
11.7%
White:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Santa Clara Elementary School ranks worse than 89.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 263rd 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 15.88. (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 (87.4%), African American (11.7%), White (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Santa Clara Elementary School is 16.1, which is the 119th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Santa Clara Elementary School is $12,408. 162 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Santa Clara Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

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


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Rank History for Santa Clara Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.21 1501st 1688 11.1%
2007 16.74 1562nd 1786 12.5%
2008 26.03 1397th 1789 21.9%
2009 26.71 1456th 1847 21.2%
2010 17.61 1669th 1919 13.0%
2011 22.76 1640th 1985 17.4%
2012 14.83 1779th 1984 10.3%
2013 20.10 1723rd 2029 15.1%
2014 23.30 1670th 2064 19.1%
2016 16.45 1828th 2087 12.4%
2017 24.17 1663rd 2112 21.3%
2018 23.16 1701st 2118 19.7%
2019 28.09 1636th 2182 25.0%
2021 15.56 1965th 2247 12.6%
2022 14.66 2010th 2219 9.4%
2023 15.76 2008th 2240 10.4%
2024 15.88 2009th 2256 10.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Santa Clara Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 2 465 0 136 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1989 2 504 0 162 0 n/a n/a 0 668
1990 4 495 1 190 0 n/a n/a 0 690
1991 7 486 0 199 0 n/a n/a 0 692
1992 6 442 1 184 0 n/a n/a 0 633
1993 6 407 0 187 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1994 5 374 0 176 0 n/a n/a 0 555
1995 7 314 0 192 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1996 7 314 0 192 0 n/a n/a 0 513
1997 5 294 0 179 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1998 4 575 0 252 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1999 4 576 0 244 0 n/a n/a 0 824
2000 8 600 1 253 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2001 6 548 1 269 1 n/a n/a 0 825
2002 5 419 0 307 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2003 5 419 0 307 0 n/a n/a 0 731
2004 6 348 0 353 0 n/a n/a 0 707
2005 7 319 0 394 0 n/a n/a 0 720
2006 8 259 0 400 0 n/a n/a 0 667
2007 5 189 0 403 0 n/a n/a 3 600
2008 4 158 1 408 0 n/a n/a 1 572
2009 3 171 1 389 0 n/a n/a 5 569
2010 3 175 2 379 0 n/a n/a 0 559
2011 6 181 1 359 0 0 1 0 548
2012 4 168 2 426 0 0 1 0 601
2013 4 179 2 414 0 0 1 0 600
2014 4 167 2 417 0 0 1 0 591
2015 2 171 2 421 0 0 1 0 597
2016 4 168 0 424 0 0 1 0 597
2017 5 163 0 435 0 0 1 0 604
2018 6 138 0 454 0 0 2 0 600
2019 7 119 1 504 0 0 0 0 631
2020 7 93 1 504 0 1 0 0 606
2021 5 80 1 488 0 0 0 0 574
2022 3 69 1 512 0 0 0 0 585
2023 4 70 1 521 0 0 0 0 596

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 Santa Clara Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 603 39.0 15.4 85.7
1989 668 41.0 16.2 89.2
1990 690 41.0 16.8 90.6
1991 692 40.0 17.3 93.6
1992 633 40.0 15.8 92.1
1993 600 31.0 19.4 92.3
1994 555 33.0 16.8 93.5
1995 513 33.0 15.5 90.4
1996 513 33.0 15.5 90.4
1997 478 29.0 16.5 94.1
1998 831 43.0 19.3 92.8
1999 824 51.0 16.2 94.9
2000 863 51.0 16.9 99.3
2001 825 51.0 16.2 98.8
2002 731 52.0 14.1 98.6
2003 731 52.0 14.1 98.6
2004 707 49.0 14.4 98
2005 720 51.0 14.1 98.6
2006 667 51.0 13.1 96.3
2007 600 49.0 12.2 97.2
2008 572 51.5 11.1 95.1
2009 569 40.6 14.0 97.5
2010 559 38.0 14.7 97.5
2011 548 40.0 13.7 98.5
2012 601 37.0 16.2 98
2013 600 40.0 15.0 97.3
2014 591 36.0 16.4 96.8
2015 597 37.0 16.1 98.3
2016 597 40.0 14.9 98.5
2017 604 38.0 15.8 97.7
2018 600 39.0 15.3 93.3
2019 631 41.0 15.3 96.8
2020 606 37.0 16.3 93.7
2021 574 38.0 15.1 99.3
2022 585 36.0 16.2 86
2023 596 37.0 16.1 59.2

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 Santa Clara Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 603 39.0 15.4 85.7
1989 668 41.0 16.2 89.2
1990 690 41.0 16.8 90.6
1991 692 40.0 17.3 93.6
1992 633 40.0 15.8 92.1
1993 600 31.0 19.4 92.3
1994 555 33.0 16.8 93.5
1995 513 33.0 15.5 90.4
1996 513 33.0 15.5 90.4
1997 478 29.0 16.5 94.1
1998 831 43.0 19.3 92.8
1999 824 51.0 16.2 94.9
2000 863 51.0 16.9 99.3
2001 825 51.0 16.2 98.8
2002 731 52.0 14.1 98.6
2003 731 52.0 14.1 98.6
2004 707 49.0 14.4 98
2005 720 51.0 14.1 98.6
2006 667 51.0 13.1 96.3
2007 600 49.0 12.2 97.2
2008 572 51.5 11.1 95.1
2009 569 40.6 14.0 97.5
2010 559 38.0 14.7 97.5
2011 548 40.0 13.7 98.5
2012 601 37.0 16.2 98
2013 600 40.0 15.0 97.3
2014 591 36.0 16.4 96.8
2015 597 37.0 16.1 98.3
2016 597 40.0 14.9 98.5
2017 604 38.0 15.8 97.7
2018 600 39.0 15.3 93.3
2019 631 41.0 15.3 96.8
2020 606 37.0 16.3 93.7
2021 574 38.0 15.1 99.3
2022 585 36.0 16.2 86
2023 596 37.0 16.1 59.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Santa Clara Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $848 (9.0%) $8,600 (91.0%) $9,448
2019 $910 (9.3%) $8,915 (90.7%) $9,824
2020 $1,135 (10.1%) $10,158 (90.0%) $11,292
2021 $2,493 (19.8%) $10,095 (80.2%) $12,586
2022 $3,206 (23.3%) $10,557 (76.7%) $13,763
2023 $3,005 (24.2%) $9,402 (75.8%) $12,408

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Santa Clara Elementary School

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 1636th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 2008th of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Santa Clara Elementary School)4623
 23%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Elementary School)5426
 28%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Clara Elementary School)4046
 6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Elementary School)5146
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Santa Clara Elementary School)3129
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Santa Clara Elementary School)5528
 27%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Santa Clara Elementary School)4146
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students631596
 5.5%
African American11970
 41.2%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic504521
 3.4%
Pacific Islander00
White74
 42.9%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.8%59.2%
 37.6%


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Students who attend Santa Clara Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Georgia Jones Ayers Middle School
High : Miami Jackson Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 596 students attended Santa Clara Elementary School.

Santa Clara Elementary School ranks in the bottom 10.9% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Santa Clara Elementary School are 87% Hispanic, 12% African American.


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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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