Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

Summary:

Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center is a public elementary and middle school in Miami, Florida, serving 838 students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. This 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 from SchoolDigger.

Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center consistently outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages on a wide range of standardized tests, including EOC exams, Statewide Science assessments, and FAST (Florida Assessment of Student Thinking) for English Language Arts and Math. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had a 94% proficiency rate in EOC Algebra 1, compared to 61% for Miami-Dade and 55% for Florida. The school has also been ranked among the top elementary schools in Florida, reaching as high as 38th out of over 2,100 schools in 2017-2018, and was ranked 208th out of 2,256 Florida elementary schools in the most recent year, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center has been able to achieve outstanding academic results, challenging the notion that socioeconomic status is a barrier to educational attainment. When compared to nearby schools in the same district, such as Academir Charter School West, Academir Charter School East At Doral, and Bowman Ashe/Doolin K-8 Academy, Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center generally outperforms them in academic measures, suggesting the school has unique practices or resources that contribute to its success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 4702 SW 143rd Ct
       Miami, FL  33175


(305) 222-8161

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
208th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,743 Help


Students who attend Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:    Howard D. McMillan Middle School
High:    G. Holmes Braddock Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  838

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
98.6%
White:
0.8%
Asian:
0.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.6% Help


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Compare Details Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center ranks better than 90.8% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 34th 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 89.05. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center ranks better than 96.7% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.88. (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 (98.6%), White (0.8%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center is 15.2, which is the 74th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center employs 55 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center is $12,743. 152 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center 40th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Ethel Koger Beckham 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 Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.89 270th 1688 84.0%
2007 78.42 342nd 1786 80.9%
2008 84.01 225th 1789 87.4%
2009 83.52 248th 1847 86.6%
2010 90.48 91st 1919 95.3%
2011 91.56 78th 1985 96.1%
2012 95.42 36th 1984 98.2%
2013 93.35 85th 2029 95.8%
2014 92.82 77th 2064 96.3%
2016 93.68 75th 2087 96.4%
2017 94.91 40th 2112 98.1%
2018 95.01 38th 2118 98.2%
2019 94.35 42nd 2182 98.1%
2021 90.53 167th 2247 92.6%
2022 93.95 69th 2219 96.9%
2023 91.23 139th 2240 93.8%
2024 89.05 208th 2256 90.8%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.79 232nd 1136 79.6%
2022 86.01 130th 1148 88.7%
2023 92.20 62nd 1177 94.7%
2024 93.88 40th 1196 96.7%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, January 10, 2018

Open Quote In my opinion, this is the best school in the area. My son has been attending EKB since Kindergarten and will be graduating from 5th grade this year. This school has provided him with a solid base for his future education. Close Quote


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Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Open Quote I am proud in SO many ways that both of my kids are part of such an amazing school! Back in 2008 when my oldest daughter was in kindergarten with Mrs. Alvarez, she was having some difficulty, nothing major but thankfully Mrs. Alvarez noticed it and targeting the problem until she got it right and my oldest is on her way to SUCCESS. First grade was a smooth ride thanks to Mrs. Sangles! Words cant describe how grateful I am to her and Mrs. Alvarez.
I wasn't so lucky when my youngest started Pre-K in 2010. Although the teachers are great, not everyone has that targeting attitude. Now that she's in Kinder my daughter feels as if the world is coming down on her because she wouldn't concentrate in Pre-K and put no interest into school. Not the teachers fault. Again, how wonderful 2nd chances are! She has Mrs. Hernandez/Davis which has just exceeded and has denied to give up on my daughter. Although a lot of parents DONT usually acknowledge great teachers, I consider my daughter as well as myself lucky to have you on our side as her teacher. Thank you for all the effort put on your behalf to help my daughter, believing in her and not giving up. You all have been the greatest! (Mrs. Alvarez, Mrs. Sangles & Mrs. Davis)

Wendy Morales
parent of:
Emily & Janelle Morales Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, October 17, 2011

Open Quote this school is great..my daughters have been there for the past three years and one of my girls is ESE STUDENT and her progress is incredible.. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 96 8 15 585 2 n/a n/a 0 706
1998 99 6 17 712 1 n/a n/a 0 835
1999 74 7 15 747 1 n/a n/a 0 844
2000 66 8 18 822 1 n/a n/a 0 915
2001 49 8 18 827 1 n/a n/a 0 903
2002 42 7 17 796 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2003 42 7 17 796 1 n/a n/a 0 863
2004 33 7 16 795 3 n/a n/a 0 854
2005 29 5 19 800 3 n/a n/a 0 856
2006 34 4 15 766 2 n/a n/a 0 821
2007 29 3 15 765 2 n/a n/a 4 818
2008 22 1 16 722 2 n/a n/a 3 766
2009 13 0 14 738 2 n/a n/a 4 771
2010 18 1 14 701 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2011 16 2 12 692 1 0 1 0 724
2012 16 1 10 675 1 0 3 0 706
2013 15 1 11 693 1 0 0 0 721
2014 21 0 10 769 1 0 0 0 801
2015 17 0 13 809 0 0 0 0 839
2016 15 0 13 789 0 0 0 0 817
2017 15 0 10 778 0 0 0 0 803
2018 12 0 9 744 0 0 1 0 766
2019 13 0 8 763 0 0 1 0 785
2020 11 0 4 798 0 0 1 0 814
2021 11 2 5 820 0 0 1 0 839
2022 11 0 3 808 0 0 1 0 823
2023 7 0 4 826 0 0 1 0 838

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 706 32.0 22.1 28.8
1998 835 39.0 21.4 29.3
1999 844 40.0 21.1 48.1
2000 915 42.0 21.8 48.1
2001 903 44.0 20.5 49.4
2002 863 44.0 19.6 53.1
2003 863 44.0 19.6 53.1
2004 854 45.0 19.0 58.8
2005 856 49.0 17.5 59.5
2006 821 51.0 16.1 61.3
2007 818 56.0 14.6 61.7
2008 766 56.0 13.7 65.8
2009 771 54.2 14.3 73.3
2010 735 49.0 15.0 72.8
2011 724 50.0 14.4 73.1
2012 706 52.0 13.5 75.9
2013 721 49.0 14.7 70.5
2014 801 53.0 15.1 70.3
2015 839 54.0 15.5 75.6
2016 817 54.0 15.1 70.5
2017 803 53.0 15.1 70.5
2018 766 53.0 14.4 64.5
2019 785 53.0 14.8 65.6
2020 814 55.0 14.8 66
2021 839 58.0 14.4 71.6
2022 823 55.0 14.9 69.9
2023 838 55.0 15.2 41.6

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 Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 706 32.0 22.1 28.8
1998 835 39.0 21.4 29.3
1999 844 40.0 21.1 48.1
2000 915 42.0 21.8 48.1
2001 903 44.0 20.5 49.4
2002 863 44.0 19.6 53.1
2003 863 44.0 19.6 53.1
2004 854 45.0 19.0 58.8
2005 856 49.0 17.5 59.5
2006 821 51.0 16.1 61.3
2007 818 56.0 14.6 61.7
2008 766 56.0 13.7 65.8
2009 771 54.2 14.3 73.3
2010 735 49.0 15.0 72.8
2011 724 50.0 14.4 73.1
2012 706 52.0 13.5 75.9
2013 721 49.0 14.7 70.5
2014 801 53.0 15.1 70.3
2015 839 54.0 15.5 75.6
2016 817 54.0 15.1 70.5
2017 803 53.0 15.1 70.5
2018 766 53.0 14.4 64.5
2019 785 53.0 14.8 65.6
2020 814 55.0 14.8 66
2021 839 58.0 14.4 71.6
2022 823 55.0 14.9 69.9
2023 838 55.0 15.2 41.6

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 Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $790 (8.8%) $8,229 (91.2%) $9,019
2019 $733 (7.7%) $8,810 (92.3%) $9,542
2020 $712 (6.8%) $9,695 (93.2%) $10,406
2021 $2,013 (17.6%) $9,447 (82.4%) $11,460
2022 $2,019 (16.7%) $10,092 (83.3%) $12,111
2023 $2,171 (17.0%) $10,573 (83.0%) $12,743

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ethel Koger Beckham 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 42nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 139th of 2240 Elementary schools
 4.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)9295
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)9590
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)8487
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)8994
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)9087
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)8181
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)7672
 4%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)8883
 5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center)9269
 23%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students785838
 6.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian84
 50%
Hispanic763826
 8.3%
Pacific Islander00
White137
 46.2%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.6%41.6%
 24%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center

Students who attend Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Howard D. McMillan Middle School
High : G. Holmes Braddock Senior High

Yes. Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center ranks in the top 9.2% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center are 99% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 838 students attended Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center.


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