Summary and Overall Rating
Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary serves students in PreK through fifth grade in Miami. The school enrolls about 450 students, with an average class size of 16. Academic performance is steady, showing around 70 percent proficiency in math and 65 percent in reading, which supports its consistent B rating for performance and equity.
District policies require staff to respect student chosen names and pronouns beginning in early grades. Parents are not given an option to opt out of these practices, which are part of Miami–Dade County Public Schools’ system-wide requirements.
From a traditional or faith-based standpoint, Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary receives a rating of 3.5 out of 10. While the school delivers reliable academics and creative programming, district-mandated identity practices may be a point of concern for some families.