Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center

Summary:

Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center is a public elementary and middle school in Miami, Florida, serving 305 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. The school stands out for its significantly higher percentages of African American and Hispanic students compared to nearby schools, as well as its consistently high chronic absenteeism rates and lower-than-average test scores across all grade levels and subject areas.

Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $16,798, Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center has struggled to keep pace with its neighbors. Schools like Coral Gables Preparatory Academy, Sunset Elementary School, and Henry S. West Laboratory School consistently outperform Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center on key metrics, despite serving similar student populations. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 980 out of 2,087 Florida elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 1,703 out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The high rates of chronic absenteeism, economic disadvantage, and lower test scores at Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center suggest that the school may be facing significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly minority and low-income student population. However, the school's high per-student spending and the presence of high-performing nearby schools indicate that there may be opportunities for Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center to learn from its neighbors and implement strategies to improve student outcomes. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as chronic absenteeism and low test scores, will be crucial for ensuring that all students have access to a quality education in the Miami-Dade school district.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 3500 S Douglas Rd
       Miami, FL  33133


(305) 567-3533

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1703rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,798 Help


Students who attend Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  327

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
59.3%
African American:
32.1%
White:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  63.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center ranks worse than 75.5% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 219th 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 27.41. (See more...)
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Compare Details Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center ranks better than 62.6% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.6. (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 (59.3%), African American (32.1%), White (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 63.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center is 12.1, which is the 8th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center employs 27 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center is $16,798, which is the 38th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center 447th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Francis S.Tucker 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 Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 14.36 1495th 1688 11.4%
2007 20.27 1499th 1786 16.1%
2008 31.10 1326th 1789 25.9%
2009 36.03 1280th 1847 30.7%
2010 35.87 1321st 1919 31.2%
2011 37.40 1319th 1985 33.6%
2012 37.64 1267th 1984 36.1%
2013 33.62 1390th 2029 31.5%
2014 49.80 1027th 2064 50.2%
2016 53.17 980th 2087 53.0%
2017 38.95 1303rd 2112 38.3%
2018 49.07 1085th 2118 48.8%
2019 42.51 1260th 2182 42.3%
2021 24.65 1710th 2247 23.9%
2022 18.38 1898th 2219 14.5%
2023 33.38 1510th 2240 32.6%
2024 27.41 1703rd 2256 24.5%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.60 447th 1196 62.6%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Francis S.Tucker 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 22 343 4 191 0 n/a n/a 0 560
1989 31 387 5 235 0 n/a n/a 0 658
1990 22 366 6 281 0 n/a n/a 0 675
1991 21 398 7 271 0 n/a n/a 0 697
1992 30 390 5 262 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1993 17 383 7 191 0 n/a n/a 0 598
1994 15 346 2 154 0 n/a n/a 0 517
1995 23 298 4 206 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1996 23 298 4 206 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1997 27 325 3 234 0 n/a n/a 0 589
1998 28 330 4 200 0 n/a n/a 0 562
1999 25 309 2 200 1 n/a n/a 0 537
2000 19 263 3 213 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2001 13 244 3 225 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2002 8 197 0 262 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2003 8 197 0 262 1 n/a n/a 0 468
2004 15 193 0 261 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2005 15 179 6 252 1 n/a n/a 0 453
2006 13 159 1 256 2 n/a n/a 0 431
2007 13 157 3 242 1 n/a n/a 5 421
2008 11 135 3 240 2 n/a n/a 4 395
2009 12 133 4 195 5 n/a n/a 3 352
2010 6 137 7 215 4 n/a n/a 2 371
2011 9 152 4 232 4 0 2 0 403
2012 7 159 7 219 2 0 2 0 396
2013 9 171 7 221 1 0 2 0 411
2014 11 184 5 217 2 0 1 0 420
2015 9 171 4 223 2 0 3 0 412
2016 10 171 4 221 1 0 0 0 407
2017 13 149 2 183 1 0 0 0 348
2018 12 129 5 185 1 0 0 0 332
2019 13 113 5 184 1 0 1 0 317
2020 15 103 5 169 0 0 0 0 292
2021 20 101 6 158 0 0 0 0 285
2022 12 94 4 156 0 0 0 0 266
2023 18 87 9 191 0 0 0 0 305
2024 18 105 10 194 0 0 0 0 327

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

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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 Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 36.0 15.5 81.3
1989 658 41.0 16.0 82.8
1990 675 43.0 15.6 85.9
1991 697 40.0 17.4 92.3
1992 687 37.0 18.5 88.4
1993 598 33.0 18.1 89.8
1994 517 33.0 15.7 94.4
1995 531 34.0 15.6 94
1996 531 34.0 15.6 94
1997 589 36.0 16.4 91.5
1998 562 38.0 14.8 92
1999 537 34.0 15.8 95
2000 498 31.0 16.1 96.4
2001 485 32.0 15.2 95.9
2002 468 35.0 13.4 95.9
2003 468 35.0 13.4 95.9
2004 470 33.0 14.2 94.5
2005 453 34.0 13.3 92.7
2006 431 36.0 12.0 91.4
2007 421 37.0 11.4 89.7
2008 395 38.5 10.3 90.5
2009 352 32.6 10.8 93.7
2010 371 30.5 12.1 91.3
2011 403 29.0 13.8 91.6
2012 396 31.0 12.7 91.9
2013 411 32.0 12.8 93.7
2014 420 29.0 14.4 92.6
2015 412 31.0 13.2 93
2016 407 30.0 13.5 89.9
2017 348 26.0 13.3 86.8
2018 332 28.0 11.8 80.7
2019 317 23.0 13.7 86.1
2020 292 20.0 14.6 83.9
2021 285 22.0 12.9 88.8
2022 266 19.0 14.0 89.5
2023 305 25.0 12.2 68.9
2024 327 27.0 12.1 63.6

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 Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 560 36.0 15.5 81.3
1989 658 41.0 16.0 82.8
1990 675 43.0 15.6 85.9
1991 697 40.0 17.4 92.3
1992 687 37.0 18.5 88.4
1993 598 33.0 18.1 89.8
1994 517 33.0 15.7 94.4
1995 531 34.0 15.6 94
1996 531 34.0 15.6 94
1997 589 36.0 16.4 91.5
1998 562 38.0 14.8 92
1999 537 34.0 15.8 95
2000 498 31.0 16.1 96.4
2001 485 32.0 15.2 95.9
2002 468 35.0 13.4 95.9
2003 468 35.0 13.4 95.9
2004 470 33.0 14.2 94.5
2005 453 34.0 13.3 92.7
2006 431 36.0 12.0 91.4
2007 421 37.0 11.4 89.7
2008 395 38.5 10.3 90.5
2009 352 32.6 10.8 93.7
2010 371 30.5 12.1 91.3
2011 403 29.0 13.8 91.6
2012 396 31.0 12.7 91.9
2013 411 32.0 12.8 93.7
2014 420 29.0 14.4 92.6
2015 412 31.0 13.2 93
2016 407 30.0 13.5 89.9
2017 348 26.0 13.3 86.8
2018 332 28.0 11.8 80.7
2019 317 23.0 13.7 86.1
2020 292 20.0 14.6 83.9
2021 285 22.0 12.9 88.8
2022 266 19.0 14.0 89.5
2023 305 25.0 12.2 68.9
2024 327 27.0 12.1 63.6

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 Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,020 (8.6%) $10,797 (91.4%) $11,817
2019 $913 (7.7%) $10,880 (92.3%) $11,792
2020 $1,028 (8.3%) $11,394 (91.7%) $12,421
2021 $2,487 (17.9%) $11,415 (82.1%) $13,902
2022 $4,318 (26.9%) $11,748 (73.1%) $16,067
2023 $4,872 (29.0%) $11,926 (71.0%) $16,798

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Francis S.Tucker 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 1260th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1510th of 2240 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center)6040
 20%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center)7147
 24%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center)5343
 10%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center)5534
 21%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center)6033
 27%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center)4021
 19%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center)4043
 3%
   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 Students317305
 3.8%
African American11387
 23%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian59
 80%
Hispanic184191
 3.8%
Pacific Islander00
White1318
 38.5%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.1%68.9%
 17.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center

Students at Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center are 59% Hispanic, 32% African American, 6% White, 3% Asian.

Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 24.5% of Florida elementary schools.

Students who attend Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 327 students attended Francis S.Tucker K-8 Center.


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