Excellent
#194 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 5% in state
Doral Academy
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Doral, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school where students score 33 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2450 NW 97TH AVE, Doral, FL 33172
- Math 90% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 86% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 21:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Doral Academy score 88% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 88% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 89% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 87% (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 34 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Doral 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$61,733
Median home value
$260,200
Median rent
$1,926/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33172; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance Elementary Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Shelton AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–10 | 0.9 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Bridgeprep Academy of Miami DadeCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.0 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 1,125 | Compare → |
| Kid's Corner Child Development CenterPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.4 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #48 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
Doral Academy is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doral Academy
Doral Academy is a public elementary school in Doral, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 1,091 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doral Academy
What grades does Doral Academy serve?
Doral Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Doral Academy?
Doral Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,091 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doral Academy rank in FL?
Doral Academy ranks #194 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Doral Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Doral Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Doral Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doral Academy has 89% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Doral Academy a charter school?
Yes, Doral Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Doral Academy a Title I school?
No, Doral Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doral Academy?
40.8% of students at Doral 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (305) 597-9999
- Area population (ZIP 33172)
- 39,465
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.3
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 33172; 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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