Serving 347 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Blue Lakes Elementary School's student population of 347 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Lakes Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#1592 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
94%
36%
Black
1%
21%
White
3%
36%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Lakes Elementary School is ranked #1592 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Blue Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeprep South, Cypress K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Blue Lakes Elementary School?
347 students attend Blue Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Blue Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Lakes Elementary School?
Blue Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Blue Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Blue Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Blue Lakes Elementary School part of?
Blue Lakes Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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