Serving 400 students in grades 6-8, Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School 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 was 11% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 59%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 56%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
400 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11%
59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
56%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
19%
37%
Black
80%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 59% FL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 56% FL state average).
How many students attend Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School?
400 students attend Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School?
Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School offer ?
Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School part of?
Aspira Raul Arnaldo Martinez Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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