Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center, Doral FL

Original Research by School Decision on Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center

Eugenia B. Thomas K-8 Center sits on the northwest edge of Doral, a city that has grown rapidly from industrial and logistics corridors into a residential destination shaped by South American, especially Venezuelan, cultural influence. The school is part of Miami-Dade County Public Schools, one of the largest districts in the country, and serves students from pre-K through eighth grade on a single campus. That span matters practically: a family moving to the area can stay in one building from a child's earliest years through middle school, avoiding a secondary transition.

The campus population is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting Doral's broader demographics. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is lower than what many Miami-Dade schools report. Data on English learner populations and students with individualized education programs was not available in what was provided.

On Florida's FAST assessments, the academic picture is uneven across grades and subjects. Math results are the stronger side of the ledger: most grade levels cluster well above the midpoint of what Florida schools typically report, with third, sixth, and eighth grade math all coming in solidly. Two grades stand out as exceptions, with fourth and seventh grade math proficiency dropping notably below the school's own pattern. A parent would reasonably want to ask the school what is happening in those specific cohorts. ELA results are more moderate throughout. Grades five and seven read somewhat better, but third, sixth, and eighth grade ELA hover around roughly half of students reaching proficiency, and fourth grade ELA is the weakest point in the building. Science testing at fifth grade came in reasonably well, while eighth grade science proficiency was lower. Trend data across years was not available, so it is not possible to say whether these results are improving, holding, or declining.

Because this school serves only pre-K through eighth grade, graduation rate data does not apply here. Program details were not included in the data available, so specific enrichment, language, or extracurricular offerings cannot be described.

The housing market around the school reflects Doral's reputation as an affluent suburban city. Home values in the relevant zip code sit well above Florida's statewide median and above the national median, and they have edged slightly downward over the past year rather than climbing. Rents are also elevated, with the typical monthly asking price representing a substantial share of a household's income at national income benchmarks. Doral's growth has diversified toward denser multifamily housing alongside the gated single-family communities it was known for, so the range of entry points is wider than it was a decade ago.

The city itself is car-oriented outside of the Downtown Doral district, which was deliberately built with walkable streets, a central park, library, and activated retail. The school on NW 114th Ave sits outside that walkable core, so day-to-day access will generally require driving. Publicly reported sources describe Doral's civic infrastructure as growing, with a major new public library branch in Downtown Doral and a city trolley connecting neighborhoods to the broader Metrorail system.

At the district level, two items are worth a family's attention. Miami-Dade is experiencing sustained enrollment decline, and in spring 2026 the district publicly proposed closing or consolidating up to nine schools, with reconfigured grade structures possible across all three regions. Families choosing this school should monitor whether boundary or consolidation decisions affect its current configuration. Separately, a voter-approved property tax increase funds teacher pay and school safety; that levy runs through 2027 and would require renewal to continue, which is relevant to homeowners budgeting for the area.

The K-8 format means a child who enrolls here at pre-K could spend nine or more years in this building before heading to high school. For a family drawn to that continuity, in a city with Doral's particular demographic and commercial character, Thomas is worth a close look. The math strength in most grades is real, while the ELA picture and the specific grade-level dips in both subjects are areas a parent should press the school on directly.

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Academic performance

How students perform on state tests, by grade, set against the district.

Math

Grade 374%

School 74% · District 69% · ▲ 5 pts above district

▲ 11 pts above state median · ▲ 5 pts above county median

Grade 439%

School 39% · District 68% · ▼ 29 pts below district

▼ 22 pts below state median · ▼ 28 pts below county median

Grade 569%

School 69% · District 62% · ▲ 7 pts above district

▲ 14 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Grade 675%

School 75% · District 64% · ▲ 11 pts above district

▲ 13 pts above state median · ▲ 12 pts above county median

Grade 739%

School 39% · District 54% · ▼ 15 pts below district

▼ 10 pts below state median · ▼ 14 pts below county median

Grade 874%

School 74% · District 60% · ▲ 14 pts above district

▲ 23 pts above state median · ▲ 15 pts above county median

English language arts

Grade 357%

School 57% · District 60% · ▼ 3 pts below district

▲ 1 pts above state median · even with county median

Grade 447%

School 47% · District 59% · ▼ 12 pts below district

▼ 7 pts below state median · ▼ 9 pts below county median

Grade 564%

School 64% · District 60% · ▲ 4 pts above district

▲ 10 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Grade 657%

School 57% · District 63% · ▼ 5 pts below district

▼ 3 pts below state median · ▼ 4 pts below county median

Grade 760%

School 60% · District 62% · ▼ 2 pts below district

▲ 5 pts above state median · ▼ 1 pts below county median

Grade 851%

School 51% · District 60% · ▼ 9 pts below district

▼ 3 pts below state median · ▼ 7 pts below county median

Science

Grade 562%

School 62% · District 56% · ▲ 6 pts above district

▲ 9 pts above state median · ▲ 8 pts above county median

Grade 838%

School 38% · District 46% · ▼ 8 pts below district

▼ 8 pts below state median · ▼ 6 pts below county median

This schoolMIAMI-DADE, same grade

Graduation rate (ACGR) reflects the federally published Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate for the most recent year available. We refresh this data annually at the close of each academic year in June. The federal source publishes a banded rate (for example, "90-94%") instead of an exact number for cohorts small enough to risk identifying individual students. The state distribution chart, where shown, plots every school in the state with a published rate or band; schools whose rate is federally suppressed are excluded. Where the federal source publishes a band rather than an exact rate, the school is placed within its band using a stable, ID-derived offset, so its position is consistent across visits.

Proficiency by household income

English language arts

Grade 3Lower-income64%Higher-income55%9 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income46%Higher-income48%2 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income77%Higher-income61%16 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income68%Higher-income53%15 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income79%Higher-income54%25 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income60%Higher-income49%11 pp gap

Mathematics

Grade 3Lower-income86%Higher-income69%17 pp gap

Grade 4Lower-income33%Higher-income41%7 pp gap

Grade 5Lower-income82%Higher-income66%16 pp gap

Grade 6Lower-income75%Higher-income75%0 pp gap

Grade 7Lower-income50%Higher-income36%14 pp gap

Grade 8Lower-income74%Higher-income74%0 pp gap