Serving 734 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Caribbean K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 734 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Caribbean K-8 Center's student population of 734 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
734 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
School Calendar
Caribbean K-8 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Caribbean K-8 Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2462 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
63%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
2%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Caribbean K-8 Center's ranking?
Caribbean K-8 Center is ranked #2462 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Caribbean K-8 Center often compared to?
Caribbean K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, Miami Heights Elementary School, Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Caribbean K-8 Center?
734 students attend Caribbean K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Caribbean K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Caribbean K-8 Center?
Caribbean K-8 Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 18:1.
What grades does Caribbean K-8 Center offer ?
Caribbean K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Caribbean K-8 Center part of?
Caribbean K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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