Serving 401 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Primary Learning Center ranks in the top 5% 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 was 80-84% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 85-89% (which was higher than the Florida state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
401 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)80-84%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)85-89%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
45%
37%
Black
26%
21%
White
26%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
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?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% FL state average).
How many students attend Primary Learning Center?
401 students attend Primary Learning Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Primary Learning Center students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 26% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Primary Learning Center?
Primary Learning Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Primary Learning Center offer ?
Primary Learning Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Primary Learning Center part of?
Primary Learning Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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