Academir Charter School West

Summary:

Academir Charter School West is a public charter elementary and middle school in Miami, Florida, serving 715 students from kindergarten to 8th grade. This high-performing school consistently outshines the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida in academic assessments, ranking among the top elementary schools in the state.

Academir Charter School West boasts impressive academic achievements, with significantly higher proficiency rates than the district and state in subjects like Algebra 1, Geometry, Biology 1, and Civics. The school also maintains relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting effective strategies to promote student attendance and engagement. Additionally, Academir Charter School West spends more per student ($10,314 in 2022-2023) compared to the district average, indicating a focus on providing quality resources and support for its diverse student population, which is predominantly Hispanic.

When compared to nearby public schools, such as Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center, Joe Hall Elementary School, and Bent Tree Elementary School, Academir Charter School West stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outranking its counterparts in academic assessments and statewide rankings. This highlights the school's ability to deliver exceptional educational outcomes for its students, serving as a model for other schools in the Miami-Dade district and the state of Florida.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

14880 SW 26th St
Miami, FL 33185

(305) 485-9911

District: Miami-Dade

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,314

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 715

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.5%

White:

2.0%

Asian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 48.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academir Charter School West ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 22^nd among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.17. (See more...)

Compare Details Academir Charter School West ranks better than 89.9% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.12. (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 (95.5%), White (2%), Asian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academir Charter School West is 15.2, which is the 74^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Academir Charter School West employs 47 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academir Charter School West is $10,314. 245 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Academir Charter School West was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Academir Charter School West 121^st of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Academir Charter School West in the ranking list.)

Miami-Dade:

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

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Rank History for Academir Charter School West

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2012	66.31	662^nd	1984	66.6%
2013	80.99	333^rd	2029	83.6%
2014	80.02	364^th	2064	82.4%
2016	91.82	118^th	2087	94.3%
2017	91.72	105^th	2112	95.0%
2018	92.57	90^th	2118	95.8%
2019	92.01	97^th	2182	95.6%
2021	93.08	100^th	2247	95.5%
2022	91.63	127^th	2219	94.3%
2023	87.01	247^th	2240	89.0%
2024	91.17	138^th	2256	93.9%

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

Rank History for Academir Charter School West

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.59	276^th	1177	76.6%
2024	87.12	121^st	1196	89.9%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academir Charter School West

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	0	1	2	90	0	1	94
2012	11	3	2	571	0	3	590
2013	11	3	2	600	0	2	618
2014	12	2	2	601	0	1	618
2015	9	3	2	603	0	1	618
2016	7	2	2	606	0	0	617
2017	12	2	3	601	0	0	618
2018	11	4	4	598	0	2	619
2019	12	5	4	596	0	2	619
2020	10	5	9	591	2	2	619
2021	9	6	9	596	2	1	623
2022	10	6	10	692	2	1	721
2023	14	6	10	683	2	0	715

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 Academir Charter School West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	94	6.0	15.6	57.4
2012	590	33.0	17.8	59.5
2013	618	37.0	16.7	62.6
2014	618	37.0	16.7	62.1
2015	618	44.0	14.0	56.6
2016	617	38.0	16.2	62.7
2017	618	47.0	13.1	51.9
2018	619	n/a	n/a	58.8
2019	619	36.0	17.1	59.9
2020	619	37.0	16.7	53.5
2021	623	37.0	16.8	55.1
2022	721	45.0	16.0	60.5
2023	715	47.0	15.2	48.3

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 Academir Charter School West

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	94	6.0	15.6	57.4
2012	590	33.0	17.8	59.5
2013	618	37.0	16.7	62.6
2014	618	37.0	16.7	62.1
2015	618	44.0	14.0	56.6
2016	617	38.0	16.2	62.7
2017	618	47.0	13.1	51.9
2018	619	n/a	n/a	58.8
2019	619	36.0	17.1	59.9
2020	619	37.0	16.7	53.5
2021	623	37.0	16.8	55.1
2022	721	45.0	16.0	60.5
2023	715	47.0	15.2	48.3

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 Academir Charter School West

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$00 (0.0%)	$8,327 (100.0%)	$8,327
2019	$70 (0.7%)	$9,310 (99.3%)	$9,380
2020	$26 (0.3%)	$9,178 (99.7%)	$9,204
2021	$30 (0.3%)	$9,458 (99.7%)	$9,488
2022	$340 (4.0%)	$8,264 (96.0%)	$8,604
2023	$400 (3.9%)	$9,913 (96.1%)	$10,314

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academir Charter School West

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 97^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 247^th of 2240 Elementary schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academir Charter School West)	77	91	14%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academir Charter School West)	90	86	4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academir Charter School West)	86	79	7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Academir Charter School West)	93	89	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academir Charter School West)	73	82	9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Academir Charter School West)	83	83
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Academir Charter School West)	86	76	10%
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	619	715	15.5%
African American	5	6	20%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	4	10	150%
Hispanic	596	683	14.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	12	14	16.7%
Two or More Races	2	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.9%	48.3%	11.7%

Schools Near Academir Charter School West

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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
Academir Charter School West	Public, Charter	K-8	14880 SW 26th St	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 485-9911	715	47	15.2	48.3%	14 (2.0%)	6 (0.8%)	683 (95.5%)	10 (1.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	91.2	138^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.9%		87	247^th of 2240 public elementary schools	89.0%	109	85.0	76.0	75.0	78.0	79.0	63.0	91.0	73.0	83.0	94.0	73.0		68.0		69.0	67.0	72.0	94.0	$10,314	$400	$9,913
Academir Charter School East At Doral	Public, Charter	K-5	11300 NW 41st Street	Doral	33178	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 801-3342	458	26	17.6	32.8%	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	442 (96.5%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	71.5	609^th of 2256 public elementary schools	73.0%		69.7	637^th of 2240 public elementary schools	71.6%	28	61.0	57.0	65.0				71.0	70.0	69.0				60.0						$10,746	$222	$10,524
Pinecrest Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	14301 SW 42nd St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 207-1027	555	0	19.4	20.9%	7 (1.3%)	5 (0.9%)	538 (96.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	90.1	178^th of 2256 public elementary schools	92.1%		93.4	80^th of 2240 public elementary schools	96.4%	98	84.0	78.0	71.0				84.0	89.0	76.0				67.0						$10,912	$892	$10,020
Pinecrest Glades Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	15250 SW Eighth St	Miami	33194	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 229-6949	940	44	21.3	52.3%	20 (2.1%)	6 (0.6%)	892 (94.9%)	18 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.3%)	90.8	149^th of 2256 public elementary schools	93.4%		91.8	120^th of 2240 public elementary schools	94.6%	29	67.0	81.0	79.0				86.0	83.0	80.0				77.0						$7,685	$1,070	$6,615
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	4702 SW 143rd Ct	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 222-8161	838	55	15.2	41.6%	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	826 (98.6%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	89.1	208^th of 2256 public elementary schools	90.8%		91.2	139^th of 2240 public elementary schools	93.8%	69	86.0	77.0	78.0	88.0	90.0	91.0	91.0	85.0	75.0	88.0	86.0	57.0	57.0	80.0	94.0	95.0	100.0	94.0	$12,743	$2,171	$10,573
Joe Hall Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1901 SW 134th Ave	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 223-9823	375	31	12.0	59.5%	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	367 (97.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	68.6	669^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.3%		65.4	726^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.6%	57	45.0	71.0	56.0				73.0	86.0	65.0				50.0						$17,960	$2,933	$15,027
Bent Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4861 SW 140th Ave	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-0461	395	35	11.2	59.5%	9 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	381 (96.5%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	75.5	516^th of 2256 public elementary schools	77.1%		75.8	485^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.3%	31	56.0	56.0	74.0				70.0	75.0	86.0				69.0						$21,296	$3,665	$17,629
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
Jane S. Roberts K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	14850 Cottonwood Cir	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 220-8254	625	40	15.6	52.2%	31 (5.0%)	2 (0.3%)	577 (92.3%)	14 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	73.1	571^st of 2256 public elementary schools	74.7%		76.1	480^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.6%	91	77.0	64.0	57.0	78.0	72.0	63.0	87.0	60.0	63.0	75.0	58.0	80.0	45.0	59.0	100.0			75.0	$14,038	$1,743	$12,295
Academir Preparatory Of Championsgate	Public, Charter	K-5	5420 SW 157th Ave #5	Miami	33185	Miami-Dade County	Osceola	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(305) 225-0444	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Academir Charter School West

How many students attend Academir Charter School West?

In the 2022-23 school year, 715 students attended Academir Charter School West.

What is the racial makeup of Academir Charter School West?

Students at Academir Charter School West are 96% Hispanic, 2% White, 1% Asian.

Is Academir Charter School West a good school?

Yes. Academir Charter School West ranks in the top 6.1% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Academir Charter School West in?

Miami-Dade

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