Academir Preparatory Academy

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Academir Preparatory Academy ranks 880 th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Academir Preparatory Academy is an elementary public charter school located in Miami, Florida, serving 377 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academir Preparatory Academy stands out in several key areas. It has a significantly higher Hispanic student population (99.2%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 92-96% Hispanic students. The school also outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in several test score metrics, including 64% proficiency in 3rd grade ELA (vs 56% and 55%) and 71% proficiency in 3rd grade math (vs 65% and 60%). However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (22.8%) compared to nearby schools, which range from 10.3% to 23.7%.

Interestingly, Academir Preparatory Academy's strong performance in 3rd and 4th grade math suggests the school is effectively supporting students in developing foundational math skills. Additionally, the school's spending per student ($10,269) is lower than the nearby Kendale Lakes Elementary School ($14,590) and Bent Tree Elementary School ($21,296), yet it is outperforming these schools in several academic metrics. This may be due in part to the school's higher student-teacher ratio (16.3) compared to Kendale Lakes (14.7) and Bent Tree (11.2).

Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

5800 SW 135th Ave
Miami, FL 33183

(305) 967-8492

District: Miami-Dade

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,269

Student/teacher ratio: 16.3

Number of students: 377

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.2%

White:

0.5%

African American:

0.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academir Preparatory Academy ranks better than 61% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 124^th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.18. (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 (99.2%), White (0.5%), African American (0.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Academir Preparatory Academy is 16.3, which is the 130^th best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Academir Preparatory Academy employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Academir Preparatory Academy is $10,269. 246 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Academir Preparatory 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 Academir Preparatory Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2018	57.52	871^st	2118	58.9%
2019	58.02	880^th	2182	59.7%
2021	47.95	1130^th	2247	49.7%
2022	59.61	843^rd	2219	62.0%
2023	58.16	885^th	2240	60.5%
2024	59.18	880^th	2256	61.0%

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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 Academir Preparatory Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Total
2016	3	6	0	101	110
2017	4	1	0	237	242
2018	7	3	0	431	441
2019	4	2	0	434	440
2020	3	2	0	430	435
2021	4	2	0	420	426
2022	1	2	1	417	421
2023	2	1	0	374	377

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	110	9.0	12.2	55.5
2017	242	15.0	16.1	57
2018	441	n/a	n/a	81
2019	440	23.0	19.1	78.9
2020	435	26.0	16.7	76.1
2021	426	19.0	22.4	79.6
2022	421	27.0	15.5	80.8
2023	377	23.0	16.3	68.2

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 Preparatory Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	110	9.0	12.2	55.5
2017	242	15.0	16.1	57
2018	441	n/a	n/a	81
2019	440	23.0	19.1	78.9
2020	435	26.0	16.7	76.1
2021	426	19.0	22.4	79.6
2022	421	27.0	15.5	80.8
2023	377	23.0	16.3	68.2

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 Preparatory Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$124 (1.6%)	$7,837 (98.4%)	$7,961
2019	$268 (3.3%)	$7,772 (96.7%)	$8,039
2020	$458 (5.8%)	$7,384 (94.2%)	$7,842
2021	$697 (7.3%)	$8,817 (92.7%)	$9,514
2022	$645 (6.3%)	$9,590 (93.7%)	$10,235
2023	$1,249 (12.2%)	$9,020 (87.8%)	$10,269

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Academir Preparatory 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 880^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 885^th of 2240 Elementary schools	0.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Academir Preparatory Academy)	59	50	9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Academir Preparatory Academy)	59	50	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Academir Preparatory Academy)	65	83	18%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Academir Preparatory Academy)	74	72	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Academir Preparatory Academy)	61	64	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Academir Preparatory Academy)	65	36	29%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Academir Preparatory Academy)	44	39	5%
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	440	377	14.3%
African American	2	1	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	434	374	13.8%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	4	2	50%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	78.9%	68.2%	10.7%

Schools Near Academir Preparatory 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
Academir Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	5800 SW 135th Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 967-8492	377	23	16.3	68.2%	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	374 (99.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	59.2	880^th of 2256 public elementary schools	61.0%		58.2	885^th of 2240 public elementary schools	60.5%	5	64.0	56.0	54.0				71.0	73.0	46.0				44.0						$10,269	$1,249	$9,020
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
Royal Green Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13047 SW 47th St	Miami	33175	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 221-4452	407	27	15.0	69.3%	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	400 (98.3%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	57.3	916^th of 2256 public elementary schools	59.4%		64.9	743^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	66.8%	173	56.0	56.0	57.0				56.0	51.0	69.0				56.0						$14,912	$2,279	$12,633
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
Winston Park K-8 Center	Public	PK, KG-8	13200 SW 79th St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 386-7622	1,204	72	16.7	52.5%	40 (3.3%)	11 (0.9%)	1,138 (94.5%)	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.3%)	69.1	656^th of 2256 public elementary schools	70.9%		56.5	936^th of 2240 public elementary schools	58.2%	280	56.0	60.0	70.0	60.0	63.0	65.0	72.0	77.0	65.0	58.0	72.0	77.0	61.0	64.0	95.0	100.0	100.0	86.0	$10,854	$1,443	$9,411
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
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
Archimedean Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	12425 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 279-6572	646	40	16.1	2.9%	56 (8.7%)	11 (1.7%)	519 (80.3%)	53 (8.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (0.9%)	95.5	40^th of 2256 public elementary schools	98.2%		95.7	36^th of 2240 public elementary schools	98.4%	4	84.0	87.0	86.0				97.0	90.0	81.0				76.0						$10,594	$00	$10,594
Kendale Lakes Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8000 SW 142nd Ave	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 385-2575	693	47	14.7	57.9%	20 (2.9%)	9 (1.3%)	656 (94.7%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.6%)	76.7	488^th of 2256 public elementary schools	78.4%		80.8	392^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	82.5%	96	67.0	69.0	54.0				82.0	73.0	71.0				62.0						$14,590	$2,425	$12,165
Somerset Palms Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	12001 SW 72nd St	Miami	33183	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(786) 574-5287	303	16	18.9	1.3%	8 (2.6%)	12 (4.0%)	282 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	84.8	305^th of 2256 public elementary schools	86.5%		86.1	265^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.2%	40	82.0	70.0	80.0	55.0	72.0	64.0	89.0	78.0	70.0	70.0	73.0	80.0	70.0		92.0		68.0	89.0	$8,922	$338	$8,584

Frequently Asked Questions about Academir Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of Academir Preparatory Academy?

Students at Academir Preparatory Academy are 99% Hispanic.

What district is Academir Preparatory Academy in?

Miami-Dade

How many students attend Academir Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 377 students attended Academir Preparatory Academy.

Is Academir Preparatory Academy a good school?

Academir Preparatory Academy ranks 880^th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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