The top reported proficiency rate is 100% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Doral Academy of Technology
Doral Academy of Technology is a charter middle school serving grades six through eight in Doral, a fast-growing South Florida city just west of Miami International Airport. The school draws from a community shaped by international business, a strong South American cultural presence, and a rapidly diversifying housing market that now ranges from gated single-family neighborhoods to new high-rise apartments.
The academic results here are among the strongest a middle school can post. On Florida's FAST assessments, sixth and seventh graders reached full proficiency in both math and ELA. Eighth-grade ELA came in just below that ceiling, while eighth-grade math was suppressed by the state, meaning the data was withheld, likely because the tested group was small enough that reporting it would identify individual students. Science results for eighth grade came in at full proficiency as well. Taken together, this is an exceptionally strong academic profile for a public school of any type. The school is a charter, so enrollment is not automatic based on address; families interested in attending would need to look into the school's application and lottery process directly.
The student body is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting the broader demographics of Doral, which has a large Venezuelan and Latin American community. A smaller share of students identify as Asian, and a modest proportion as white or multiracial. The share of students who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch is well below what one would typically find at a Miami-Dade district school serving a comparable grade band, suggesting the school draws from households with relatively higher incomes. Data on students with IEPs and English learners was not available in what was provided, so families with students who need those services would want to ask the school directly about its capacity and programming in those areas.
No information on course offerings, extracurriculars, or specialized programs was included in the data, which is a real gap for families trying to understand what a technology-focused middle school looks like day to day. The name implies a distinct curricular emphasis, and a parent would benefit from asking the school specifically what that means in terms of coursework, technology integration, and any project-based or applied learning components.
Doral itself has grown considerably and continues to do so. Publicly reported accounts describe it as one of Florida's fastest-growing cities, built on a base of logistics, international trade, and major corporate employers. The Downtown Doral district has genuine walkable urbanism with public plazas and an activated main street, though much of the surrounding city follows a more car-dependent suburban pattern. Civic amenities include a large park with recreational facilities, a new branch library opening in Downtown Doral, and a free city trolley connecting to Miami-Dade's Metrorail system.
On housing, the local market shows home values that have softened modestly over the past year and sit below the Florida statewide median, though still well above the national midpoint. Rents have also edged down slightly. The price-to-income ratio signals meaningful affordability pressure relative to national norms, and the rent-to-income burden is elevated. For families weighing whether to relocate for this school, the housing picture is worth careful attention.
The parent district, Miami-Dade County Public Schools, is navigating real instability at the system level. Publicly reported accounts describe sustained enrollment decline and a spring 2026 proposal to close or consolidate up to nine schools across the district's three regions, with new grade configurations like K-8 and 6-12 schools potentially emerging. Families choosing a zoned district school should expect possible boundary changes; families in a charter like this one are somewhat insulated from those reassignments but would still want to confirm the school's status and enrollment trajectory. A property-tax referendum approved in 2022 is currently funding teacher pay and school safety positions, but that higher rate is set to expire in 2027 unless renewed by voters.
Chronic absenteeism data and multi-year trend data were not available, so there is no way from what was provided to assess attendance patterns or track whether the strong proficiency results are stable over time.
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