Serving 384 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School's student population of 384 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
384 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School 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 James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#1922 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
97%
36%
Black
3%
21%
White
n/a
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
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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 James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School's ranking?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School is ranked #1922 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School often compared to?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Meadowlane Elementary School, Imater Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School?
384 students attend James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School offer ?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School part of?
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Reflex Math Spring Break Challenge
March 22, 2024 (Friday)
Last Day of School
June 06, 2024 (Thursday)
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