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Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary

Miami, FL

School grade
Florida Department of Education

A grade for 2025, with 71% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeAAA
Share of possible points64%70%71%
Grade 3 ELA achievement–59%70%
ELA achievement67%68%68%
ELA learning gains–68%67%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–68%61%
Math achievement73%78%83%
Math learning gains–75%75%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–71%68%
Science achievement52%70%73%
Students tested100%100%100%

A dash marks a component the school was not graded on. 2023 grades were an informational baseline for new state tests.

Discipline
State and federal reports

Florida Department of Education

The state reported no out-of-school suspensions for 2023–24.

Measure2023–24
Expelled with educational servicesUnder 10
Other actionsUnder 10

None reported: Suspended out of school, suspended in school, expelled without educational services, alternative placement, suspension extended pending a hearing, corporal punishment, change in placement.

Each student counts once per action.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall465585
Suspended out of school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.2% · 1
School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

585 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino95.7%
x
White1.9%
x
Black or African American0.3%
x
Asian1.9%
x
Two or More Races0.2%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 8mo ago

Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary emphasizes a high-quality, child-centered bilingual education, developed through collaboration among students, families, teachers, Florida International University, and the wider community. The school aims to empower students to become bilingual/biliterate, responsible, and productive citizens prepared to participate in a global society.

School Hours

Updated 8mo ago

8:35 am – 3:05 pm

After-School Care

Updated 8mo ago

Available
1:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
The cost per student is $8.00 per day and is paid monthly online.

The After-School Care Program at Dr. Carlos J. Finlay Elementary ensures that all students receive quality care and supervision after school. Students participate in daily homework completion, reading, arts and crafts, computer lab, indoor and outdoor play as well as receive a snack while in attendance. It is required that all students must be covered by the school’s accident insurance.

Public school directory

NCES ID 120039004335

District
Miami-Dade
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
585 students
Teachers (FTE)
37

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