Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy vs. West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School
Should you attend Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy or West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Most improved public schools
West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 899 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Serving 1,089 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, West Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Total Students
899 students
1,089 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
85 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1178 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1065 out of 3704 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
52%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
19
35
Kindergarten Students
73
123
Grade 1 Students
97
179
Grade 2 Students
100
164
Grade 3 Students
108
166
Grade 4 Students
96
214
Grade 5 Students
113
208
Grade 6 Students
88
-
Grade 7 Students
114
-
Grade 8 Students
91
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
98%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
n/a
1%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.04
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
