Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School

15950 Sw 144th St
Miami, FL 33196
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,042 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 1,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School's student population of 1,042 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,042 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
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School Rankings

Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School is 0.17, 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)
#584 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Norma Butler Bossard 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.
73%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Norma Butler Bossard 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.
60-64%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Norma Butler Bossard 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
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
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Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
91%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
21%
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White
3%
35%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Florida by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Norma Butler Bossard 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
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Norma Butler Bossard 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Norma Butler Bossard 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 Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School's ranking?
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School is ranked #584 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School often compared to?
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jack David Gordon Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School?
1,042 students attend Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School?
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School offer ?
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School part of?
Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Norma Butler Bossard Elementary School located?
Norma Butler Bossard 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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School Reviews

2   4/27/2011
After having to deal with the vice principal and counselor (when they are actually in school) I have to say I am extremely disappointed with this school. In few words, anything can happen to your kids and they dont care and are uninterested.
- Posted by Parent - oclgl

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,042 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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