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:
21^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,692

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 1,099

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.9%

Asian:

3.8%

White:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 30.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Doral Academy ranks better than 99.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 9^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.93. (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 (91.9%), Asian (3.8%), White (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 30.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

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...)

Compare Doral Academy employs 57 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 24^th 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
2006	81.63	276^th	1688	83.6%
2007	78.72	339^th	1786	81.0%
2008	82.40	262^nd	1789	85.4%
2009	84.00	240^th	1847	87.0%
2010	88.00	148^th	1919	92.3%
2011	92.80	46^th	1985	97.7%
2012	92.85	80^th	1984	96.0%
2013	91.38	118^th	2029	94.2%
2014	91.50	119^th	2064	94.2%
2016	96.53	25^th	2087	98.8%
2017	95.89	22^nd	2112	99.0%
2018	95.12	34^th	2118	98.4%
2019	96.34	19^th	2182	99.1%
2021	96.83	19^th	2247	99.2%
2022	97.33	14^th	2219	99.4%
2023	97.24	15^th	2240	99.3%
2024	96.93	21^st	2256	99.1%

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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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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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Doral Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 19^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 15^th 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)	85	90	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Doral Academy)	88	90	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy)	93	86	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Doral Academy)	96	92	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Doral Academy)	91	92	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Doral Academy)	89	91	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Doral Academy)	91	87	4%
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	1030	1099	6.7%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	1	1
Asian	35	42	20%
Hispanic	935	1010	8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	51	41	19.6%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.7%	30.6%	9.1%

Schools Near Doral Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (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 Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Doral Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	2450 NW 97th Ave	Doral	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 597-9999	1,099	57	19.2	30.6%	41 (3.7%)	3 (0.3%)	1,010 (91.9%)	42 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	96.9	21^st of 2256 public elementary schools	99.1%		97.2	15^th of 2240 public elementary schools	99.3%	6	88.0	84.0	85.0				90.0	90.0	91.0				89.0						$8,692	$1,129	$7,562
Renaissance Elementary Charter School	Public, Charter	K-5	10651 NW 19th St	Doral	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 591-2225	910	43	21.1	1.1%	40 (4.4%)	11 (1.2%)	802 (88.1%)	50 (5.5%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	90.6	157^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.0%		90.3	162^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	92.8%	5	86.0	82.0	69.0				89.0	88.0	74.0				68.0						$9,356	$168	$9,188
Pinecrest North Preparatory (Fontainebleau Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	8925 Fontainebleau Blvd	Miami	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 456-5071	784	0		66.2%	9 (1.1%)	3 (0.4%)	753 (96.0%)	18 (2.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	95.1	47^th of 2256 public elementary schools	97.9%		93.4	82^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	96.3%	35	92.0	77.0	90.0	82.0	75.0	73.0	99.0	83.0	89.0	93.0	91.0	89.0	87.0	25.0	93.0		96.0	87.0	$9,003	$218	$8,785
E.W.F. Stirrup Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	330 NW 97th Ave	Miami	33172	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 226-7001	645	44	14.6	57.2%	6 (0.9%)	5 (0.8%)	606 (94.0%)	27 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	64.8	756^th of 2256 public elementary schools	66.5%		67.6	672^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	70.0%	84	51.0	51.0	56.0				68.0	62.0	79.0				59.0						$13,726	$2,746	$10,979
Pinecrest Academy (North Campus)	Public, Charter	K-8	10207 W Flagler St	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 553-9762	419	0		58.9%	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	390 (93.1%)	17 (4.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)	77.0						95.0												$10,006	$384	$9,622
John I. Smith K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	10415 NW 52nd St	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 406-0220	1,001	59	16.9	30.6%	52 (5.2%)	12 (1.2%)	910 (90.9%)	24 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	71.1	617^th of 2256 public elementary schools	72.7%		64.9	740^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.0%	123	56.0	66.0	62.0	62.0	40.0	46.0	64.0	71.0	67.0	80.0	65.0	44.0	61.0	47.0	67.0	75.0		77.0	$12,365	$1,697	$10,669
Charles R Hadley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8400 NW 7th St	Miami	33126	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 261-3719	626	39	16.0	56.9%	10 (1.6%)	5 (0.8%)	607 (97.0%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	40.5	1329^th of 2256 public elementary schools	41.1%		46.6	1173^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	47.6%	156	49.0	35.0	52.0				60.0	57.0	54.0				33.0						$14,516	$2,384	$12,132
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	8390 NW 53rd St	Doral	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 569-2223	1,085	57	19.0	25.0%	66 (6.1%)	7 (0.6%)	993 (91.5%)	17 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	88.5	217^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.4%		86.8	249^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.9%	32	82.0	70.0	84.0				86.0	80.0	64.0				74.0						$9,236	$2,580	$6,657
Sweetwater Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	10655 SW 4th St	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 559-1101	497	30	16.5	71.4%	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	495 (99.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38.1	1393^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	38.3%		36.8	1422^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	36.5%	29	38.0	44.0	49.0				46.0	59.0	54.0				45.0						$12,970	$2,052	$10,920
Coral Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1225 SW 97th Ave	Miami	33174	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-5632	915	56	16.3	57.6%	12 (1.3%)	2 (0.2%)	884 (96.6%)	15 (1.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	71.8	601^st of 2256 public elementary schools	73.4%		77.4	458^th of 2240 public elementary schools	79.6%	143	66.0	63.0	62.0				72.0	68.0	61.0				59.0						$11,895	$2,110	$9,785

Frequently Asked Questions about Doral Academy

What district is Doral Academy in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Doral Academy?

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

What is the racial makeup of Doral Academy?

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

Is Doral Academy a good school?

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

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