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Dante B. Fascell Elementary School

Miami, FL

School grade
Florida Department of Education

A grade for 2025, with 78% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeAAA
Share of possible points72%73%78%
Grade 3 ELA achievement–59%76%
ELA achievement72%72%83%
ELA learning gains–72%75%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–63%67%
Math achievement78%87%85%
Math learning gains–82%80%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–80%81%
Science achievement67%71%78%
Students tested99%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

Under 10 students were suspended out of school in 2024–25.

Measure2024–25
Suspended out of schoolUnder 10
Other actionsUnder 10

None reported: Suspended in school, expelled with educational services, 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 fall303401
Suspended out of school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
School Profile

Location

Suburb, Large

Enrollment

401 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino97.0%
x
White0.7%
x
Black or African American0.5%
x
Asian1.5%
x
Two or More Races0.0%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 8mo ago

Dante B. Fascell Elementary emphasizes a collaborative, school-wide approach involving students, staff, parents, and the broader community, grounded in the belief that all children can learn with mutual respect and support. Their mission focuses on “brighten[ing] the future through the power of knowledge” using a multiple-intelligence approach, while their vision highlights helping students discover their potential and raise achievement—including fostering a love for reading.

School Hours

Updated 8mo ago

8:20 am – 3:05 pm

After-School Care

Updated 8mo ago

Available
1:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
After School Care 1:50 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. $60.00 $55.00

Dante B. Fascell Elementary lists an After School Care (ASC) program. The school notes that fees must be paid in advance (via the online payment system FOCUS through the Parent Portal) and that children may be picked up any time prior to 6:00 p.m., but must be picked up no later than 6:00 p.m. The school also states a late pick-up fee of $5 per 15 minutes per student, and provides the school phone number (305-380-1901) for fee/payment schedule questions.

Public school directory

NCES ID 120039003044

District
Miami-Dade
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
401 students
Teachers (FTE)
25

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