Serving 1,249 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center ranks in the top 10% 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 83% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,249 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center's student population of 1,249 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,249 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center ranks within the top 10% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is 0.52, 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
#207 out of 3704 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
58%
37%
Black
1%
21%
White
38%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center's ranking?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is ranked #207 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center?
1,249 students attend Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center offer ?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center part of?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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