Miami Gardens Elementary School

4444 Nw 195th St
Opa Locka, FL 33055
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 261 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Miami 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 is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Miami Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Miami Gardens Elementary School's student population of 261 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
261 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Miami Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Miami Gardens Elementary School is 0.50, 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)
#1683 out of 3704 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Miami Gardens Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miami Gardens 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.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miami Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Miami Gardens 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
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Miami Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
63%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Miami Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Miami Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Miami Gardens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Miami Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Miami Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miami Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Miami Gardens Elementary School is ranked #1683 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Miami Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Miami Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Lake Elementary School, Mater Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Miami Gardens Elementary School?
261 students attend Miami Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Miami Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Miami Gardens Elementary School?
Miami Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Miami Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Miami Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Miami Gardens Elementary School part of?
Miami Gardens Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 261 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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