Serving 377 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Biscayne Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Top Rankings
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#1435 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
18%
37%
Black
80%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
49%
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 Biscayne Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School is ranked #1435 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Biscayne Gardens Elementary School?
377 students attend Biscayne Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Biscayne Gardens Elementary School students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Biscayne Gardens Elementary School?
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Biscayne Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Biscayne Gardens Elementary School part of?
Biscayne Gardens Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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