Serving 838 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 838 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 81% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center's student population of 838 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
838 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center is 0.02, 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
#140 out of 3704 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
99%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
1%
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
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center is ranked #140 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 86% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center?
838 students attend Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center?
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center offer ?
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center part of?
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center located?
Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.
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