Serving 483 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Whispering Pines 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 66% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (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.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: 483 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whispering Pines Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Whispering Pines Elementary School's student population of 483 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
483 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whispering Pines Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Whispering Pines Elementary School is 0.47, 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
#786 out of 3704 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
71%
37%
Black
8%
21%
White
16%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
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 Whispering Pines Elementary School's ranking?
Whispering Pines Elementary School is ranked #786 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Whispering Pines Elementary School often compared to?
Whispering Pines Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Coral Reef Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Whispering Pines Elementary School?
483 students attend Whispering Pines Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Whispering Pines Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whispering Pines Elementary School?
Whispering Pines Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Whispering Pines Elementary School offer ?
Whispering Pines Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Whispering Pines Elementary School part of?
Whispering Pines Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break - No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break - No School
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 05, 2025 (Thursday)
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