Serving 369 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks in the top 1% 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 86% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 95% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 95% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Henry S. West Laboratory School's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Henry S. West Laboratory School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Henry S. West Laboratory School is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#25 out of 3655 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
95%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
59%
36%
Black
11%
21%
White
25%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
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 Henry S. West Laboratory School's ranking?
Henry S. West Laboratory School is ranked #25 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
86% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 95% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Henry S. West Laboratory School?
369 students attend Henry S. West Laboratory School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Henry S. West Laboratory School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Henry S. West Laboratory School?
Henry S. West Laboratory School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Henry S. West Laboratory School offer ?
Henry S. West Laboratory School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Henry S. West Laboratory School part of?
Henry S. West Laboratory School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Henry S. West Laboratory School located?
Henry S. West Laboratory School is located in the Riviera neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Riviera.
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