Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens 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 34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Motto
where moments of learning are monumental
School Rankings
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3319 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
14%
38%
Black
85%
21%
White
1%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Miami-Dade School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens's ranking?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens is ranked #3319 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens often compared to?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like Carol City Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens?
413 students attend Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens offer ?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens part of?
Excelsior Prep Charter School Of Miami Gardens is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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