The top reported proficiency rate is 87% in Math. The lowest is 72% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School
Downtown Doral Charter Elementary School sits squarely in the planned urban core of Doral, a city that reinvented itself from swampland and farmland into one of the fastest-growing cities in Florida. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade as a charter school within the Miami-Dade County Public Schools system, and its location on NW 53rd Street places it close to the Downtown Doral town center, where City Hall, a new library, a community arts center, and walkable retail have been layered over what was once a 1970s-era suburban office park.
Academically, the school stands out. On Florida's FAST assessments in the most recent school year, math proficiency in the third and fourth grades reached genuinely high levels, with fifth grade somewhat lower but still solidly above what most Florida schools report. ELA proficiency ran in the low-to-mid eighties across all three tested grades, which is a strong result by state standards. Fifth-grade science, assessed separately through the Florida Statewide Science Assessment, came in at a rate that trails the math scores but still reflects above-average attainment. There are no multi-year trend data available to characterize whether these results are rising, flat, or recent gains, so a parent should ask the school directly about trajectory. No comparison data against other Miami-Dade schools was possible from the available set, because the county comparison universe was too small for a reliable index, but the raw proficiency rates speak clearly on their own.
The student body is large for an elementary school. Enrollment is distributed fairly evenly across all six grade levels, from kindergarten through fifth. The school is predominantly Hispanic, reflecting the broader character of Doral, which is strongly shaped by South American immigration, particularly from Venezuela. White students make up a small share, and Asian and multiracial students a smaller one still. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is notably lower than the Miami-Dade district overall and suggests a student population that is, on balance, drawn from Doral's economically stronger households. Data on English learner enrollment and students with IEPs were not available, so parents whose children may need those services should ask the school directly about how those populations are served and what supports are in place.
Doral's housing market sits well above both state and national medians. Home values have edged down modestly year over year, and rents are holding roughly flat, but the overall cost of entry here is high. Rent-to-income ratios are at a level that many financial advisors would flag as a stretch, and the estimated monthly mortgage on a typical local home is substantial. Families moving in for this school should plan their housing search accordingly; the surrounding neighborhoods include gated single-family communities, townhouses, and a growing stock of high-rise apartments near the downtown core.
As a charter, the school operates with some autonomy within the Miami-Dade system. One district-wide dynamic worth understanding: Miami-Dade has been experiencing sustained enrollment decline in its traditional public schools, and the district is actively proposing school closures, grade-level reconfigurations, and boundary changes for its conventional schools. Charter schools like this one operate on separate enrollment processes, so the direct reassignment risk is lower, but families should stay current on how district-wide changes might affect sibling placement, transportation, or feeder-school patterns over time.
Publicly reported information indicates the school offers a modest set of extracurricular clubs, including robotics, a math club, a mental wellness club, a running club, a book club, an improv comedy club, and an environmental club. For an elementary school, that is a reasonable range of enrichment options, and it suggests some intentional attention to both academic extension and student well-being.
A graduation rate does not apply here, as the school serves only elementary grades. AP courses and dual-enrollment pathways similarly do not apply at this level. The school's own website would be the right place to learn more about instructional philosophy, specials, and how families engage with the community.
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