Very Good
#1368 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 36% in state
Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School
Elementary School · Miami-dade · Miami, FL
A Miami-dade charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
450 NW 14TH STREET, Miami, FL 33136
- Math 31% vs FL 58% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs FL 54% (2024)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 12 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 29% (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
98.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 88Excellent Transit
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,478/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,481
Median home value
$352,700
Median rent
$1,337/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
12.2%
Poverty rate
31.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 33136; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick R. Douglass ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 0.2 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Phyllis Wheatley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 149 | Compare → |
| Miami-dade Online Academy- Virtual Instruction ProgramEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| Paul Laurence Dunbar K-8 CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 330 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Miami-dade
- Schools in district
- 536
- Rank in district
- #242 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
Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is listed in MIAMI-DADE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School
Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is a public elementary school in Miami, FL, part of Miami-dade, serving approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,368 of 3,778 schools in FL.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School
What grades does Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School serve?
Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School?
Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School rank in FL?
Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School ranks #1,368 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School a Title I school?
No, Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School?
98.1% of students at Theodore R. and Thelma A. Gibson Charter School 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
- 157
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Miami-Dade County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.6%
- Phone
- (305) 438-0895
- Area population (ZIP 33136)
- 16,611
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 33136; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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