Serving 1,071 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coral Way K-8 Center ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,071 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Coral Way K-8 Center's student population of 1,071 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Mascot
Chief
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,071 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Year Founded
1936
School Rankings
Coral Way K-8 Center ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coral Way K-8 Center is 0.15, 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
#1067 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
92%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
6%
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
44%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Coral Way K-8 Center's ranking?
Coral Way K-8 Center is ranked #1067 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Coral Way K-8 Center often compared to?
Coral Way K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Coral Gables Preparatory Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Coral Way K-8 Center?
1,071 students attend Coral Way K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Coral Way K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coral Way K-8 Center?
Coral Way K-8 Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coral Way K-8 Center offer ?
Coral Way K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Coral Way K-8 Center part of?
Coral Way K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Coral Way K-8 Center located?
Coral Way K-8 Center is located in the Coral Way neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 7 other public schools located in Coral Way.
School Reviews
5 6/7/2022
It''s a good school with very engaged staff
5 2/3/2022
This bilingual school is great, the staff is very friendly and my kids are happy to go every day!!
1 4/10/2020
Pretty bad school system and staff.
4 8/20/2019
It is a perfect school.
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