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Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center vs. Coconut Palm K-8 Academy

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School Overview

School
Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center
29035 Sw 144th Ave
Homestead, FL 33033
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Coconut Palm K-8 Academy
24400 Sw 124th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 738 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,137 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Coconut Palm K-8 Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-8
Total Students
738 students
1,137 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
64 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2047 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2934 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in FL)
35%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy by grade.
Pre-K Students
18
18
Kindergarten Students
62
87
Grade 1 Students
79
119
Grade 2 Students
79
108
Grade 3 Students
97
145
Grade 4 Students
88
114
Grade 5 Students
86
116
Grade 6 Students
84
124
Grade 7 Students
83
166
Grade 8 Students
62
140

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
81%
60%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
16%
37%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.32
0.51
This chart showcases the diversity score of Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
72%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Coconut Palm K-8 Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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