Balere Language Academy serves 71 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-29% (which was lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-29%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
66%
37%
Black
27%
21%
White
4%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
12%
7%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
How many students attend Balere Language Academy?
71 students attend Balere Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Balere Language Academy students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Balere Language Academy?
Balere Language Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Balere Language Academy offer ?
Balere Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Balere Language Academy part of?
Balere Language Academy is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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