Bent Tree Elementary School

4861 Sw 140th Ave
Miami, FL 33175
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bent Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 10% in FL
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bent Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Bent Tree Elementary School's student population of 395 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
395 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Bent Tree Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bent Tree Elementary School is 0.06, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#271 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
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85-89%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bent Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
52%
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60-69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bent Tree Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
97%
37%
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Black
n/a
21%
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White
2%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
49%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bent Tree Elementary School's ranking?
Bent Tree Elementary School is ranked #271 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bent Tree Elementary School often compared to?
Bent Tree Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ethel Koger Beckham K-8 Center, Royal Green Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bent Tree Elementary School?
395 students attend Bent Tree Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Bent Tree Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bent Tree Elementary School?
Bent Tree Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bent Tree Elementary School offer ?
Bent Tree Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bent Tree Elementary School part of?
Bent Tree Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Bent Tree Elementary School located?
Bent Tree Elementary School is located in the West End neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 49 other public schools located in West End.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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