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Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

21545 SW 87TH AVE, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 681 of 2097 in Florida

Top schools in Cutler Bay
Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

21545 SW 87TH AVE, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189

Top 10% School in Florida

Ranked 681 of 2097 in Florida

See top schools in Cutler Bay

About Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 62%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 62% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
17 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
696
Total Students
$66972
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 5.32%
Asian 1.72%
Hispanic 77.3%
Black 14.51%
Two+ Races 1.15%
Native Am. 0%
White
5.32%
Asian
1.72%
Hispanic
77.3%
Black
14.51%
Two+ Races
1.15%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 696
42.1%
293 Female
57.9%
403 Male

Student Population

696 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

696 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School Contact Information

Address

21545 SW 87TH AVE, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189

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Phone

(305) 234-4840

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TOP 681 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:35 AM - 3:05 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:20 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

After students won awards and moved on to championship competitions, Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School's robotics program got a lot of attention in the area. The article focused on the school's robotics teams, which are led by campus coaches, and the pride the program has brought to students and staff. The update shows that there is a hands-on STEM culture at the school where students can work together, solve problems, and represent the school outside of school. This is helpful for families who are looking at different enrichment options.

FAQ

Q1. What kinds of academic enrichment does Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School offer?

Ans. The gifted program and Cambridge-focused learning at Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School help students learn how to ask questions, talk to others, and solve problems.

Q2. Does Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School offer care after school?

Ans. Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is part of the district's care options, which may include help with homework, fun activities, arts and crafts, and other activities that help kids learn.

Q3. How does Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School get in touch with families?

Ans. Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School promotes family engagement via events, communication tools, volunteer opportunities, and classroom assistance.

Q4. What schools do most students go to after Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School?

Ans. Most of the time, students from Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School go on to Cutler Bay Middle School and then Miami Southridge Senior High School.

Q5. What kind of setting does Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School provide?

Ans. Dr. Edward L. Whigham Elementary School is a public school in the neighborhood that offers structured academics, student services, and enrichment for students of all backgrounds.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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