Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 424 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens's student population of 424 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 55% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens 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 Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens is 0.23, 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
#3319 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
37%
Black
87%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
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
83%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens's ranking?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens is ranked #3319 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens often compared to?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like Carol City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens?
424 students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens students are Black, and 13% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens offer ?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens part of?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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