Doral Academy

Summary:

Doral Academy is a public charter elementary school in Doral, Florida, serving 1,099 students in grades K-5. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and proficiency rates that significantly outpace the district and state averages.

Doral Academy's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 88% of 3rd graders, 84% of 4th graders, and 85% of 5th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to just 56%, 55%, and 56% in the Miami-Dade district, respectively. The school's unique racial makeup, with a predominantly Hispanic student population, and its low chronic absenteeism rate further contribute to its success. Interestingly, Doral Academy's spending per student ($8,692) is lower than some nearby schools, yet it still outperforms them academically, suggesting an efficient and effective use of resources.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Coral Park Elementary, Seminole Elementary, and John I. Smith K-8 Center, Doral Academy's academic performance is significantly higher, with its students achieving proficiency rates that are well above the district and state averages. Even when compared to the nearby Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus), another high-performing charter school, Doral Academy still stands out in certain areas, such as 3rd grade ELA and Math proficiency.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 2450 NW 97th Ave
       Doral, FL  33172


(305) 597-9999

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,692 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  1,099

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
91.9%
Asian:
3.8%
White:
3.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  30.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Doral Academy ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9th 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 96.93. (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 (91.9%), Asian (3.8%), White (3.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Doral Academy is 19.2. 237 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Doral Academy is $8,692. 277 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Doral Academy 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 Doral Academy

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.63 276th 1688 83.6%
2007 78.72 339th 1786 81.0%
2008 82.40 262nd 1789 85.4%
2009 84.00 240th 1847 87.0%
2010 88.00 148th 1919 92.3%
2011 92.80 46th 1985 97.7%
2012 92.85 80th 1984 96.0%
2013 91.38 118th 2029 94.2%
2014 91.50 119th 2064 94.2%
2016 96.53 25th 2087 98.8%
2017 95.89 22nd 2112 99.0%
2018 95.12 34th 2118 98.4%
2019 96.34 19th 2182 99.1%
2021 96.83 19th 2247 99.2%
2022 97.33 14th 2219 99.4%
2023 97.24 15th 2240 99.3%
2024 96.93 21st 2256 99.1%
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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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by a parent
Saturday, February 10, 2018

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Enrollment information for Doral Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 79 3 5 642 2 n/a n/a 0 731
2005 75 4 5 676 2 n/a n/a 0 762
2006 74 4 6 647 2 n/a n/a 0 733
2007 76 2 4 626 2 n/a n/a 2 712
2008 88 4 5 603 3 n/a n/a 1 704
2009 87 5 5 647 1 n/a n/a 2 747
2010 79 10 8 664 1 n/a n/a 0 762
2011 74 13 7 675 1 0 1 0 771
2012 65 10 2 716 1 0 1 0 795
2013 69 9 9 846 1 0 2 0 936
2014 67 12 19 1038 0 0 3 0 1139
2015 59 11 22 1047 0 0 4 0 1143
2016 64 8 26 1057 0 0 3 0 1158
2017 61 7 25 1025 1 0 2 0 1121
2018 59 7 27 980 1 0 2 0 1076
2019 51 6 35 935 1 0 2 0 1030
2020 41 4 40 947 1 0 2 0 1035
2021 41 4 39 981 1 0 1 0 1067
2022 35 4 40 999 1 0 2 0 1081
2023 41 3 42 1010 1 0 2 0 1099

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 Doral Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 731 16.0 45.7 30
2005 762 38.0 20.1 25.5
2006 733 41.0 17.9 21.6
2007 712 n/a n/a 3.2
2008 704 36.0 19.6 4.1
2009 747 37.2 20.2 6.6
2010 762 40.0 19.0 33.9
2011 771 40.0 19.2 26.8
2012 795 37.0 21.4 10.6
2013 936 49.0 19.1 33.8
2014 1139 56.0 20.3 37.7
2015 1143 67.0 17.0 43.3
2016 1158 66.0 17.5 47.3
2017 1121 66.0 16.9 44
2018 1076 68.0 15.8 41
2019 1030 60.0 17.1 39.7
2020 1035 61.0 16.9 38.6
2021 1067 0.0 n/a 41
2022 1081 58.0 18.6 46.5
2023 1099 57.0 19.2 30.6

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 Doral Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 731 16.0 45.7 30
2005 762 38.0 20.1 25.5
2006 733 41.0 17.9 21.6
2007 712 n/a n/a 3.2
2008 704 36.0 19.6 4.1
2009 747 37.2 20.2 6.6
2010 762 40.0 19.0 33.9
2011 771 40.0 19.2 26.8
2012 795 37.0 21.4 10.6
2013 936 49.0 19.1 33.8
2014 1139 56.0 20.3 37.7
2015 1143 67.0 17.0 43.3
2016 1158 66.0 17.5 47.3
2017 1121 66.0 16.9 44
2018 1076 68.0 15.8 41
2019 1030 60.0 17.1 39.7
2020 1035 61.0 16.9 38.6
2021 1067 0.0 n/a 41
2022 1081 58.0 18.6 46.5
2023 1099 57.0 19.2 30.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Doral Academy

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $07 (0.1%) $7,626 (99.9%) $7,633
2019 $32 (0.4%) $7,903 (99.6%) $7,935
2020 $27 (0.3%) $8,000 (99.7%) $8,028
2021 $741 (9.7%) $6,931 (90.3%) $7,672
2022 $262 (3.7%) $6,765 (96.3%) $7,026
2023 $1,129 (13.0%) $7,562 (87.0%) $8,692

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Doral Academy

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 19th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 15th of 2240 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy)8590
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Doral Academy)8890
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy)9386
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Doral Academy)9692
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy)9192
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Doral Academy)8991
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Doral Academy)9187
 4%
   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 Students10301099
 6.7%
African American63
 50%
American Indian11
Asian3542
 20%
Hispanic9351010
 8%
Pacific Islander00
White5141
 19.6%
Two or More Races22
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients39.7%30.6%
 9.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Doral Academy

Yes! Doral Academy is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 21st of 2256 Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,099 students attended Doral Academy.

Students at Doral Academy are 92% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% White.


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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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