Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

Q: Is Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary a good school?

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks 697 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is a public elementary school in Miami, Florida, serving 552 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida.

The school has a predominantly Hispanic student population at 96.01%, significantly higher than the nearby schools, which range from 93.67% to 99.6% Hispanic students. Academically, Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary outperformed the Miami-Dade and Florida averages in several subjects, such as 5th grade Science, 4th grade Math, and 5th grade Math, but underperformed in 3rd grade English Language Arts. Compared to nearby schools, the academic performance was mixed, with some subjects where it excelled and others where it fell behind.

However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 8.1% in 2019-2020 to 24.4% in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby schools, which ranged from 11.2% to 27.3%. Additionally, 64.13% of students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary receive free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the nearby schools, which ranged from 56.34% to 71.43%. The school's spending per student of $14,754 in 2022-2023 was also higher than the nearby schools, which ranged from $10,006 to $17,960 per student.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

851 SW 117th Ave
Miami, FL 33184

(305) 552-7122

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
697^th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,754

Students who attend Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary usually attend:

High:

Miami Coral Park Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 552

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

96.0%

Asian:

2.2%

White:

1.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks better than 69.1% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 99^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.13. (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 (96%), Asian (2.2%), White (1.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is 15.7, which is the 92^nd best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary is $14,754, which is the 84^th highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary 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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	40.26	1042^nd	1688	38.3%
2007	42.88	1077^th	1786	39.7%
2008	55.32	842^nd	1789	52.9%
2009	53.80	904^th	1847	51.1%
2010	72.00	521^st	1919	72.9%
2011	86.87	180^th	1985	90.9%
2012	88.14	170^th	1984	91.4%
2013	83.90	265^th	2029	86.9%
2014	75.56	448^th	2064	78.3%
2016	75.48	480^th	2087	77.0%
2017	81.29	350^th	2112	83.4%
2018	87.60	217^th	2118	89.8%
2019	88.00	212^th	2182	90.3%
2021	67.72	695^th	2247	69.1%
2022	76.77	483^rd	2219	78.2%
2023	64.89	742^nd	2240	66.9%
2024	67.13	697^th	2256	69.1%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 2.7)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, June 10, 2022

This school is an overrated school. Despite having an A rating the school curriculum and competency of teachers are very very poor. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	9	8	0	547	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2002	21	3	0	679	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
2003	21	3	0	679	0	n/a	n/a	0	703
2004	19	3	0	668	0	n/a	n/a	0	690
2005	25	5	3	627	0	n/a	n/a	0	660
2006	25	5	4	644	1	n/a	n/a	0	679
2007	20	6	4	624	0	n/a	n/a	2	656
2008	17	4	1	614	0	n/a	n/a	2	638
2009	19	6	0	598	0	n/a	n/a	2	625
2010	15	4	2	540	1	n/a	n/a	0	562
2011	13	2	1	500	1	1	1	0	519
2012	7	3	0	448	0	0	1	0	459
2013	7	3	0	500	0	0	1	0	511
2014	9	3	5	495	0	0	1	0	513
2015	8	3	5	517	0	1	3	0	537
2016	7	0	6	534	0	0	1	0	548
2017	11	0	5	512	0	1	0	0	529
2018	14	3	5	499	0	1	1	0	523
2019	11	3	11	510	0	1	0	0	536
2020	12	0	9	540	0	0	0	0	561
2021	13	1	10	518	0	0	1	0	543
2022	14	7	11	503	0	0	2	0	537
2023	7	3	12	530	0	0	0	0	552

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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	564	27.0	20.9	79.3
2002	703	37.0	19.0	80.2
2003	703	37.0	19.0	80.2
2004	690	36.0	19.2	81
2005	660	39.0	16.9	76.2
2006	679	45.0	15.1	72.6
2007	656	44.0	14.9	68
2008	638	49.0	13.0	71.7
2009	625	45.2	13.9	76.1
2010	562	42.0	13.3	80.1
2011	519	38.0	13.6	81.1
2012	459	35.0	13.1	86.1
2013	511	37.0	13.8	86.7
2014	513	35.0	14.6	86.7
2015	537	38.0	14.1	87.5
2016	548	36.0	15.2	85.9
2017	529	35.0	15.1	83.7
2018	523	35.0	14.9	76.3
2019	536	37.0	14.4	74.3
2020	561	36.0	15.5	77.4
2021	543	36.0	15.0	80.8
2022	537	37.0	14.5	79.1
2023	552	35.0	15.7	64.1

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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	564	27.0	20.9	79.3
2002	703	37.0	19.0	80.2
2003	703	37.0	19.0	80.2
2004	690	36.0	19.2	81
2005	660	39.0	16.9	76.2
2006	679	45.0	15.1	72.6
2007	656	44.0	14.9	68
2008	638	49.0	13.0	71.7
2009	625	45.2	13.9	76.1
2010	562	42.0	13.3	80.1
2011	519	38.0	13.6	81.1
2012	459	35.0	13.1	86.1
2013	511	37.0	13.8	86.7
2014	513	35.0	14.6	86.7
2015	537	38.0	14.1	87.5
2016	548	36.0	15.2	85.9
2017	529	35.0	15.1	83.7
2018	523	35.0	14.9	76.3
2019	536	37.0	14.4	74.3
2020	561	36.0	15.5	77.4
2021	543	36.0	15.0	80.8
2022	537	37.0	14.5	79.1
2023	552	35.0	15.7	64.1

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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$678 (6.4%)	$9,961 (93.6%)	$10,639
2019	$760 (6.8%)	$10,440 (93.2%)	$11,200
2020	$751 (6.4%)	$11,007 (93.6%)	$11,758
2021	$2,620 (19.5%)	$10,843 (80.5%)	$13,463
2022	$2,842 (18.6%)	$12,467 (81.4%)	$15,308
2023	$2,537 (17.2%)	$12,218 (82.8%)	$14,754

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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 212^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 742^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	23.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)	66	66
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)	82	69	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)	85	65	20%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)	94	71	23%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)	78	70	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)	84	71	13%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary)	70	43	27%
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	536	552	3%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	12	9.1%
Hispanic	510	530	3.9%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	11	7	36.4%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	74.3%	64.1%	10.1%

Schools Near Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)			FAST Math (2024)			Statewide Science Science (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 Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	851 SW 117th Ave	Miami	33184	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 552-7122	552	35	15.7	64.1%	7 (1.3%)	3 (0.5%)	530 (96.0%)	12 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67.1	697^th of 2256 public elementary schools	69.1%		64.9	742^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	66.9%	45	48.0	60.0	59.0	65.0	69.0	73.0	61.0	$14,754	$2,537	$12,218
Marjory Stoneman Douglas Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	11901 SW 2nd St	Miami	33184	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 226-4356	623	41	15.1	56.3%	10 (1.6%)	4 (0.6%)	605 (97.1%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77.7	463^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	79.5%		75.5	498^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.8%	35	57.0	68.0	67.0	65.0	75.0	82.0	69.0	$14,477	$2,108	$12,369
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
Wesley Matthews Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12345 SW 18th Ter	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 222-8150	536	36	14.8	70.5%	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	527 (98.3%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	81.9	359^th of 2256 public elementary schools	84.1%		75.8	486^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%	127	68.0	64.0	63.0	74.0	84.0	76.0	70.0	$13,861	$2,161	$11,700
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
Village Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	12265 SW 34th St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 226-0441	245	15	16.3	69.4%	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	241 (98.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69.5	647^th of 2256 public elementary schools	71.3%		55.8	952^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	57.5%	305	66.0	46.0	55.0	71.0	71.0	76.0	67.0	$16,870	$3,335	$13,535
Greenglade Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3060 SW 127th Ave	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 223-5330	298	24	12.4	61.1%	7 (2.3%)	2 (0.7%)	287 (96.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	46.9	1178^th of 2256 public elementary schools	47.8%		63.8	758^th of 2240 public elementary schools	66.2%	420	48.0	57.0	47.0	54.0	58.0	51.0	49.0	$16,563	$2,412	$14,151
Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13137 SW 26th St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 222-8152	467	34	13.7	58.2%	9 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	454 (97.2%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.1	882^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	60.9%		51.8	1052^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	53.0%	170	56.0	57.0	42.0	73.0	63.0	66.0	53.0	$15,840	$2,226	$13,615
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
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 Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

Is Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary a good school?

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ranks 697^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?

Students at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary are 96% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% White.

How many students attend Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 552 students attended Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary attend?

Students who attend Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Miami Coral Park Senior High

What district is Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary in?

Miami-Dade

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