Charles R Drew K-8 Center

Charles R Drew K-8 Center

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
1775 NW 60th St,  Miami, FL
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
5.0
451 Students
C
Niche Grade
Charles R. Drew K-8 Center is Brownsville’s magnet school for visual and performing arts. Over 500 kindergarten through eighth-grade students are taught traditional curricula enhanced by magnet programs in band, dance, orchestra, and theatre. Kids who have an interest in the arts get opportunities to follow their dreams through specialized classes and performance opportunities at school. The school’s faculty and staff work to create an environment that encourages social and emotional learning in every class. Outside the classroom, the school’s campus has a spacious playground area, consisting of a large grassy field that can be used for a variety of sports and games. In one corner, a baseball diamond sets the stage for baseball and softball games and, at the other end of the field, four lighted basketball/multisport courts offer opportunities for all kinds of exercise and activities. To start every day off on the right foot, Charles R. Drew K-8 Center offers a free breakfast for students. The school also has an active PTA and encourages parents to be involved with their kids’ studies, which helps children succeed. At Charles R. Drew K-8 Center, kids get a great foundation in academics and the arts.

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Raymond J Sands
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
34%
Reading Proficiency
25%

Niche Grade

C
Academics
C
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
25%
Math Proficiency
34%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
40%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
34%
State Average
22%
Science
27%
State Average
26%
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
263:1

Student Diversity

Female
55.9%
Male
44.1%
Black
90.9%
Hispanic
8.4%
White
<1%
Two or more races
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

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5.0 1 Review
5.0 student
1/30/2010

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