Very Good
#1288 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 34% in state
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Coral Gables, FL
A Miami-dade elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
105 MINORCA AVE, Coral Gables, FL 33134
- Math 70% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 69% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 70% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Coral Gables Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Miami map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 56Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,174/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$92,009
Median home value
$660,200
Median rent
$1,818/mo
College educated
54.4%
Homeownership
55.1%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Growing PlacePrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Banyan Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Gables Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.7 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Mlc Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | 4–12 | 0.9 mi | 30 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #225 of 497
- District spending per student
- $13,066NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is a public elementary school in Coral Gables, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 828 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,288 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
What grades does Coral Gables Preparatory Academy serve?
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Coral Gables Preparatory Academy?
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Coral Gables Preparatory Academy rank in FL?
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy ranks #1,288 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Coral Gables Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Coral Gables Preparatory Academy a charter school?
No, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Coral Gables Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Coral Gables Preparatory Academy?
30.8% of students at Coral Gables Preparatory Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 828
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (305) 448-1731
- Area population (ZIP 33134)
- 36,937
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 46
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 33134; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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