Serving 476 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm 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 37% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm's student population of 476 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm 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 Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm is 0.44, 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
#2289 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
24%
38%
Black
71%
21%
White
3%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm's ranking?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm is ranked #2289 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm often compared to?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palmis often viewed alongside schools like Greynolds Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm?
476 students attend Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm offer ?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm part of?
Gertrude K. Edelman/sabal Palm is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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