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Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary School

Miami, FL

School grade
Florida Department of Education

A grade for 2025, with 65% of possible points.

Measure202320242025
GradeBAA
Share of possible points59%64%65%
Grade 3 ELA achievement–63%55%
ELA achievement52%65%64%
ELA learning gains–65%65%
ELA learning gains, lowest 25%–73%52%
Math achievement64%73%79%
Math learning gains–68%69%
Math learning gains, lowest 25%–55%56%
Science achievement60%52%83%
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

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 fall533585
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

585 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino90.8%
x
White5.0%
x
Black or African American2.1%
x
Asian1.5%
x
Two or More Races0.7%
x
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
x
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
x
Teaching Approach

Updated 8mo ago

Dr. Gilbert L. Porter Elementary emphasizes helping students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally through a holistic approach. The school highlights creativity through areas like art and music and promotes an active lifestyle through physical wellness, while prioritizing high-quality instruction for all students.

School Hours

Updated 8mo ago

8:20 AM – 3:05 PM

After-School Care

Updated 8mo ago

Available
Story Hour: 1:50 p.m. to 3:05 p.m.; After School Care: 1:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
STORY HOUR: $6.00 per day (all students). AFTER SCHOOL CARE: $11.00 per day (free or reduced lunch rate); $12.00 per day (regular student rate).

Our After School Care program provides planned activities, which include homework assistance, indoor and outdoor games, art and crafts, snack time and various recreational activities. Our Before and After school care program leaders are screened by Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) to work directly with your children. All activity leaders are required to receive a minimum of 45 hours of state certified child care training.

Public school directory

NCES ID 120039002734

District
Miami-Dade
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
585 students
Teachers (FTE)
42

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