David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center

15000 Bay Vista Blvd
Miami, FL 33181
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,341 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

School Overview

David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center's student population of 1,341 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,341 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
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School Rankings

David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is 0.56, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#1856 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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43%
48%
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50%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
59%
36%
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Black
31%
21%
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White
7%
36%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
3%
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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 David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center's ranking?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is ranked #1856 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center often compared to?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Natural Bridge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center?
1,341 students attend David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center offer ?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center part of?
David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Date
NO SCHOOL- Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day Of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,341 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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