Boystown serves 8 students in grades Prekindergarten-12.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 8 students
- Graduation Rate: ≤20%
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 1% in FL)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Boystown ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Boystown's student population of 8 students has declined by 89% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
8 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Boystown is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)<50%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)<50%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
100%
37%
Black
n/a
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(18-19)≤20%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
49%
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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% FL state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 57% FL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Boystown?
The graduation rate of Boystown is 20%, which is lower than the Florida state average of 87%.
How many students attend Boystown?
8 students attend Boystown.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Boystown students are Hispanic.
What grades does Boystown offer ?
Boystown offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Boystown part of?
Boystown is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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