John I. Smith K-8 Center

Summary:

John I. Smith K-8 Center is a public elementary and middle school located in Doral, Florida, serving 1,001 students in grades PK-8. The school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with students outperforming the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages on various standardized tests.

One key differentiator is the school's racial makeup, with over 90% of its students identifying as Hispanic, significantly higher than the surrounding schools. Despite this, John I. Smith K-8 Center maintains impressive test scores, particularly in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, Civics, and Science. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.1% in 2019-2020 to 27.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than nearby charter schools like Pinecrest Academy (North Campus) and Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus).

Interestingly, John I. Smith K-8 Center has also seen a decrease in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 55.07% in 2020-2021 to 30.57% in 2022-2023, which is lower than some of the nearby public schools like Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center. Additionally, the school's spending per student has increased from $9,421 in 2019-2020 to $12,365 in 2022-2023, suggesting that the school is receiving additional resources and funding, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 10415 NW 52nd St
       Doral, FL  33178


(305) 406-0220

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
617th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,365 Help


Students who attend John I. Smith K-8 Center usually attend:

Middle:    Ruben Dario Middle School
High:    Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  866

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.0%
White:
3.8%
Asian:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  29.4% Help


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Compare Details John I. Smith K-8 Center ranks better than 72.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 86th 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 71.07. (See more...)
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Compare Details John I. Smith K-8 Center ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.96. (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 (91%), White (3.8%), Asian (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 29.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at John I. Smith K-8 Center is 15.7, which is the 94th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare John I. Smith K-8 Center employs 55 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at John I. Smith K-8 Center is $12,365. 165 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

John I. Smith K-8 Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks John I. Smith K-8 Center 504th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See John I. Smith 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 John I. Smith K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.26 170th 1688 89.9%
2007 83.87 240th 1786 86.6%
2008 77.03 371st 1789 79.3%
2009 70.92 515th 1847 72.1%
2010 69.77 583rd 1919 69.6%
2011 78.58 376th 1985 81.1%
2012 72.59 523rd 1984 73.6%
2013 75.87 431st 2029 78.8%
2014 69.75 584th 2064 71.7%
2016 62.61 767th 2087 63.2%
2017 57.26 888th 2112 58.0%
2018 54.82 916th 2118 56.8%
2019 52.31 1032nd 2182 52.7%
2021 60.89 834th 2247 62.9%
2022 54.99 947th 2219 57.3%
2023 64.91 740th 2240 67.0%
2024 71.07 617th 2256 72.7%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for John I. Smith K-8 Center

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 65.19 328th 956 65.7%
2014 58.96 400th 999 60.0%
2016 59.78 372nd 997 62.7%
2017 56.08 438th 1031 57.5%
2018 51.86 494th 1035 52.3%
2019 41.89 655th 1099 40.4%
2021 55.90 469th 1136 58.7%
2022 37.37 713th 1148 37.9%
2023 45.12 634th 1177 46.1%
2024 55.96 504th 1196 57.9%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

John I. Smith K-8 Center Test Scores
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by a parent
Tuesday, August 20, 2019

Open Quote Horrible staff. Nobody knows their head from the floor. Assistant principal is a bully and doesn’t listen. Close Quote



Enrollment information for John I. Smith 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 178 30 37 614 1 n/a n/a 0 860
1998 225 36 57 809 3 n/a n/a 0 1130
1999 275 29 76 981 2 n/a n/a 0 1363
2000 263 33 83 1144 1 n/a n/a 0 1524
2001 236 28 66 1301 1 n/a n/a 0 1632
2002 161 29 44 1053 3 n/a n/a 0 1290
2003 161 29 44 1053 3 n/a n/a 0 1290
2004 156 33 46 1141 2 n/a n/a 0 1378
2005 158 27 56 1083 1 n/a n/a 0 1325
2006 160 32 52 1094 1 n/a n/a 0 1339
2007 155 27 54 1018 2 n/a n/a 15 1271
2008 157 22 49 1064 2 n/a n/a 17 1311
2009 160 16 64 1005 2 n/a n/a 16 1263
2010 148 14 54 942 1 n/a n/a 5 1164
2011 128 16 57 913 1 0 1 0 1116
2012 127 36 58 1055 1 0 8 0 1285
2013 134 28 49 1107 1 0 6 0 1325
2014 123 26 45 1168 3 0 4 0 1369
2015 107 26 43 1407 1 0 3 0 1587
2016 95 32 47 1440 0 0 2 0 1616
2017 101 31 48 1544 0 0 2 0 1726
2018 83 25 57 1668 0 0 3 0 1836
2019 71 24 60 1597 0 0 4 0 1756
2020 67 18 46 1429 0 1 4 0 1565
2021 50 16 32 1250 0 0 3 0 1351
2022 53 11 22 996 0 0 2 0 1084
2023 52 12 24 910 0 0 3 0 1001
2024 33 16 28 788 1 0 0 0 866

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 John I. Smith K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 860 37.0 23.2 32.6
1998 1130 50.0 22.6 27.4
1999 1363 57.0 23.9 31.3
2000 1524 72.0 21.2 30.8
2001 1632 80.0 20.4 28.3
2002 1290 61.0 21.1 35.7
2003 1290 61.0 21.1 35.7
2004 1378 71.0 19.4 36.4
2005 1325 76.0 17.4 34
2006 1339 78.0 17.2 33.6
2007 1271 78.0 16.3 30
2008 1311 82.0 16.0 29.4
2009 1263 84.3 15.0 29.4
2010 1164 72.0 16.1 32.3
2011 1116 72.0 15.5 36.9
2012 1285 86.0 14.9 40.9
2013 1325 93.0 14.2 45.3
2014 1369 86.0 15.9 44.4
2015 1587 91.0 17.4 46.1
2016 1616 92.0 17.5 47.7
2017 1726 103.0 16.7 49
2018 1836 110.0 16.6 45.3
2019 1756 111.0 15.8 49.2
2020 1565 101.0 15.4 48.2
2021 1351 98.0 13.7 55.1
2022 1084 71.0 15.2 51.1
2023 1001 59.0 16.9 30.6
2024 866 55.0 15.7 29.4

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 John I. Smith K-8 Center

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 860 37.0 23.2 32.6
1998 1130 50.0 22.6 27.4
1999 1363 57.0 23.9 31.3
2000 1524 72.0 21.2 30.8
2001 1632 80.0 20.4 28.3
2002 1290 61.0 21.1 35.7
2003 1290 61.0 21.1 35.7
2004 1378 71.0 19.4 36.4
2005 1325 76.0 17.4 34
2006 1339 78.0 17.2 33.6
2007 1271 78.0 16.3 30
2008 1311 82.0 16.0 29.4
2009 1263 84.3 15.0 29.4
2010 1164 72.0 16.1 32.3
2011 1116 72.0 15.5 36.9
2012 1285 86.0 14.9 40.9
2013 1325 93.0 14.2 45.3
2014 1369 86.0 15.9 44.4
2015 1587 91.0 17.4 46.1
2016 1616 92.0 17.5 47.7
2017 1726 103.0 16.7 49
2018 1836 110.0 16.6 45.3
2019 1756 111.0 15.8 49.2
2020 1565 101.0 15.4 48.2
2021 1351 98.0 13.7 55.1
2022 1084 71.0 15.2 51.1
2023 1001 59.0 16.9 30.6
2024 866 55.0 15.7 29.4

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 John I. Smith K-8 Center

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $492 (6.3%) $7,328 (93.7%) $7,820
2019 $318 (4.1%) $7,501 (95.9%) $7,819
2020 $322 (3.4%) $9,098 (96.6%) $9,421
2021 $1,771 (16.1%) $9,206 (83.9%) $10,978
2022 $1,373 (12.2%) $9,909 (87.8%) $11,282
2023 $1,697 (13.7%) $10,669 (86.3%) $12,365

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

Impact of COVID-19 on John I. Smith 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 1032nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 740th of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.3%
Ranks 655th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 634th of 1177 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (John I. Smith K-8 Center)5150
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (John I. Smith K-8 Center)6149
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (John I. Smith K-8 Center)6267
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (John I. Smith K-8 Center)7174
 3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (John I. Smith K-8 Center)5561
 6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (John I. Smith K-8 Center)6355
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (John I. Smith K-8 Center)4560
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (John I. Smith K-8 Center)5042
 8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5855
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (John I. Smith K-8 Center)5638
 18%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5851
 7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (John I. Smith K-8 Center)5443
 11%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)5653
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (John I. Smith K-8 Center)5032
 18%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)5348
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (John I. Smith K-8 Center)4646
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6054
 6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (John I. Smith K-8 Center)1430
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)4039
 1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (John I. Smith K-8 Center)3341
 8%
   8th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)4340
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
End of Course Civics (John I. Smith K-8 Center)5662
 6%
   End of Course Civics (Miami-Dade)7368
 5%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (John I. Smith K-8 Center)9783
 14%
   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 Students17561001
 43%
African American2412
 50%
American Indian00
Asian6024
 60%
Hispanic1597910
 43%
Pacific Islander00
White7152
 26.8%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.2%30.6%
 18.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about John I. Smith K-8 Center

Students at John I. Smith K-8 Center are 91% Hispanic, 4% White, 3% Asian, 2% African American.

Students who attend John I. Smith K-8 Center usually go on to attend:

Middle : Ruben Dario Middle School
High : Ronald W. Reagan/Doral Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 866 students attended John I. Smith K-8 Center.

John I. Smith K-8 Center ranks 617th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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