Serving 1,283 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,283 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- 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
School Overview
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center's student population of 1,283 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
1,283 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center ranks within the top 10% of all 3,655 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 0.54, 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
#279 out of 3655 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
57%
36%
Black
2%
21%
White
38%
36%
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
33%
50%
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 is Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center's ranking?
Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center is ranked #279 out of 3,655 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 76% 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?
1,283 students attend Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Ruth K. Broad Bay Harbor K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
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 16:1.
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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