Miami Children's Museum Charter School

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Miami Children's Museum Charter School ranks 243 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Miami Children's Museum Charter School is an elementary school serving 309 students in grades K-5, located in Miami, Florida and part of the Miami-Dade school district. The school has consistently received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, ranking in the top 20% of Florida elementary schools.

Miami Children's Museum Charter School significantly outperforms the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida in academic proficiency, with 75-90% of students proficient in ELA and Math compared to 55-65% for Miami-Dade and 53-60% for Florida. The school also has a more racially diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White (20%) and Asian (1.6%) students compared to nearby schools. However, the school has experienced higher chronic absenteeism rates in recent years, ranging from 13-23%, which is an area of concern. Despite this, the school spends around $9,500 per student, which is lower than the spending at some nearby schools, suggesting it is able to achieve strong academic results while operating efficiently.

When compared to the nearby charter and traditional public schools, such as Downtown Miami Charter School, Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School, and Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center, Miami Children's Museum Charter School stands out as a high-performing institution, with significantly better academic outcomes across multiple grade levels and subjects.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

980 MacArthur Cswy
Miami, FL 33132

(305) 329-3758

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
243^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,553

Student/teacher ratio: 19.3

Number of students: 310

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

69.7%

White:

19.0%

African American:

6.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 41.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Miami Children's Museum Charter School ranks better than 89.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 39^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.29. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (69.7%), White (19%), African American (6.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 41.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Miami Children's Museum Charter School is 19.3. 233 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Miami Children's Museum Charter School employs 16 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Miami Children's Museum Charter School is $9,553. 262 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Miami Children's Museum Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

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

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Rank History for Miami Children's Museum Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	57.80	885^th	1985	55.4%
2012	76.18	434^th	1984	78.1%
2013	71.47	537^th	2029	73.5%
2014	92.20	98^th	2064	95.3%
2016	69.30	616^th	2087	70.5%
2017	77.51	436^th	2112	79.4%
2018	82.05	355^th	2118	83.2%
2019	87.48	231^st	2182	89.4%
2021	82.49	366^th	2247	83.7%
2022	88.12	232^nd	2219	89.5%
2023	82.75	346^th	2240	84.6%
2024	87.29	243^rd	2256	89.2%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2022

We didn't fit in with the school culture. It could have been COVID.
We expected the Museum would be integrated into all areas of instruction. Not do much. Science was the only area that hit the mark,
Overall, it felt a bit superficial, cliquish without as much academic drive as its potential.
Didn’t really foster community with all students. PTA - Non existent except for the membership dues. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, March 20, 2017

Horrific leadership at this school. No wonder the grade has dropped to a C Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, February 7, 2017

The teachers are caring but the administration doesn't communicate well. There is high turnover of teachers, even within a school year. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Miami Children's Museum Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	2	5	0	40	0	n/a	n/a	0	47
2006	5	10	0	64	0	n/a	n/a	0	79
2007	18	14	0	89	0	n/a	n/a	2	123
2008	25	27	2	104	0	n/a	n/a	7	165
2009	35	32	2	113	0	n/a	n/a	3	185
2010	61	27	3	133	0	n/a	n/a	0	224
2011	67	31	4	140	0	0	1	0	243
2012	77	27	4	161	0	0	1	0	270
2013	78	29	4	188	0	0	3	0	302
2014	78	36	3	190	0	0	2	0	309
2015	81	36	3	185	0	0	1	0	306
2016	75	36	7	184	0	0	3	0	305
2017	62	25	4	198	0	1	3	0	293
2018	64	20	5	201	0	1	3	0	294
2019	69	22	5	192	0	1	3	0	292
2020	63	15	4	216	0	0	5	0	303
2021	64	18	4	224	0	0	5	0	315
2022	58	16	4	218	0	0	5	0	301
2023	62	15	5	217	1	0	9	0	309
2024	59	19	6	216	0	0	10	0	310

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 Miami Children's Museum Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	47	2.0	23.5	78.7
2006	79	4.0	19.8	69.6
2007	123	n/a	n/a	48.8
2008	165	7.0	23.6	44.9
2009	185	10.0	18.5	41.2
2010	224	12.0	18.6	39.3
2011	243	11.0	22.0	46.9
2012	270	16.0	16.8	47.8
2013	302	15.0	20.1	23.5
2014	309	15.0	20.6	39.5
2015	306	19.0	16.1	15.4
2016	305	n/a	n/a	2.3
2017	293	17.0	17.2	29
2018	294	n/a	n/a	34.4
2019	292	16.0	18.2	30.1
2020	303	18.0	16.8	30
2021	315	0.0	n/a	25.1
2022	301	17.0	17.7	39.5
2023	309	0.0	n/a	38.2
2024	310	16.0	19.3	41.3

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 Miami Children's Museum Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	47	2.0	23.5	78.7
2006	79	4.0	19.8	69.6
2007	123	n/a	n/a	48.8
2008	165	7.0	23.6	44.9
2009	185	10.0	18.5	41.2
2010	224	12.0	18.6	39.3
2011	243	11.0	22.0	46.9
2012	270	16.0	16.8	47.8
2013	302	15.0	20.1	23.5
2014	309	15.0	20.6	39.5
2015	306	19.0	16.1	15.4
2016	305	n/a	n/a	2.3
2017	293	17.0	17.2	29
2018	294	n/a	n/a	34.4
2019	292	16.0	18.2	30.1
2020	303	18.0	16.8	30
2021	315	0.0	n/a	25.1
2022	301	17.0	17.7	39.5
2023	309	0.0	n/a	38.2
2024	310	16.0	19.3	41.3

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 Miami Children's Museum Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$7,681 (100.0%)	$7,681
2019	$25 (0.3%)	$7,992 (99.7%)	$8,017
2020	$27 (0.3%)	$8,633 (99.7%)	$8,660
2021	$735 (8.4%)	$8,033 (91.6%)	$8,768
2022	$559 (6.8%)	$7,626 (93.2%)	$8,185
2023	$1,799 (18.8%)	$7,753 (81.2%)	$9,553

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Miami Children's Museum Charter 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 231^st of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 346^th of 2240 Elementary schools	4.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami Children's Museum Charter School)	84	82	2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami Children's Museum Charter School)	86	84	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Children's Museum Charter School)	85	78	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami Children's Museum Charter School)	79	77	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami Children's Museum Charter School)	81	82	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami Children's Museum Charter School)	68	68
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Miami Children's Museum Charter School)	74	45	29%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	292	309	5.8%
African American	22	15	31.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	5	5
Hispanic	192	217	13%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	69	62	10.1%
Two or More Races	3	9	200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.1%	38.2%	8.1%

Schools Near Miami Children's Museum Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Miami Children's Museum Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	980 MacArthur Cswy	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 329-3758	310	16	19.3	41.3%	59 (19.0%)	19 (6.1%)	216 (69.7%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	87.3	243^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	89.2%		82.7	346^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.6%	103	75.0	82.0	78.0				90.0	89.0	78.0				50.0			$9,553	$1,799	$7,753
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center South	Public	PK	1501 NE 2nd Ave	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 995-7689	78	1	78.0	71.8%	2 (2.6%)	45 (57.7%)	30 (38.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.3%)								(n/a)
Bridgeprep Academy Of Greater Miami	Public, Charter	K-5	137 NE 19th St	Miami	33132	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(786) 446-4372	430	15	28.6	66.0%	33 (7.7%)	52 (12.1%)	343 (79.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16.4	1998^th of 2256 public elementary schools	11.4%		42.1	1282^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	42.8%	716	33.0	29.0	42.0				34.0	35.0	37.0				41.0			$11,130	$960	$10,169
Chapman Partnership Early Childhood Center N	Public	PK	1550 North Miami Avenue	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 995-7689	42	0		59.5%	3 (7.1%)	10 (23.8%)	29 (69.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Frederick R. Douglass Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	314 NW 12th St	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 371-4687	205	13	15.7	70.2%	4 (2.0%)	114 (55.6%)	86 (42.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	58.6	890^th of 2256 public elementary schools	60.5%		19.1	1929^th of 2240 public elementary schools	13.9%	1039	61.0	26.0	62.0				91.0	47.0	65.0				65.0			$18,683	$5,390	$13,292
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1801 NW 1st Pl	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 573-2638	149	14	10.6	81.2%	5 (3.4%)	101 (67.8%)	42 (28.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	37.8	1406^th of 2256 public elementary schools	37.7%		13.5	2068^th of 2240 public elementary schools	7.7%	662	23.0	30.0	65.0				36.0	43.0	71.0				71.0			$19,156	$5,447	$13,708
Downtown Miami Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	305 NW 3rd Ave	Miami	33128	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 579-2112	423	22	19.2	89.6%	19 (4.5%)	199 (47.0%)	196 (46.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	23.7	1809^th of 2256 public elementary schools	19.8%		44	1229^th of 2240 public elementary schools	45.1%	580	33.0	39.0	37.0				42.0	48.0	49.0				35.0			$11,362	$594	$10,768
Theodore R. And Thelma A. Gibson Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	450 NW 14th Street	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 438-0895	157	8	19.6	98.1%	4 (2.5%)	104 (66.2%)	46 (29.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	12.4	2099^th of 2256 public elementary schools	7.0%		12.4	2098^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.3%	1	27.0	13.0	38.0				41.0	39.0	14.0				38.0			$13,206	$2,399	$10,807
Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	505 NW 20th St	Miami	33127	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 438-9737	330	22	15.0	67.3%	6 (1.8%)	160 (48.5%)	163 (49.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18	1959^th of 2256 public elementary schools	13.2%		12.9	2085^th of 2240 public elementary schools	6.9%	126	43.0	20.0	33.0	42.0	23.0	42.0	58.0	20.0	33.0	25.0	19.0	18.0	37.0	32.0	52.0	$15,110	$3,892	$11,219
Mater Academy East Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	450 SW 4th St	Miami	33130	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 324-4667	550	25	22.0	81.6%	12 (2.2%)	7 (1.3%)	529 (96.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.1	175^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.3	164^th of 2240 public elementary schools	92.7%	11	74.0	66.0	91.0				90.0	90.0	91.0				63.0			$10,317	$1,253	$9,064

Frequently Asked Questions about Miami Children's Museum Charter School

How many students attend Miami Children's Museum Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 310 students attended Miami Children's Museum Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Miami Children's Museum Charter School?

Students at Miami Children's Museum Charter School are 70% Hispanic, 19% White, 6% African American, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Is Miami Children's Museum Charter School a good school?

Miami Children's Museum Charter School ranks 243^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Miami Children's Museum Charter School in?

Miami-Dade

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