Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Wesley Matthews Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 496 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wesley Matthews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Wesley Matthews Elementary School's student population of 496 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
496 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wesley Matthews Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wesley Matthews Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#490 out of 3655 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
98%
36%
Black
n/a
21%
White
1%
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
72%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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 Wesley Matthews Elementary School's ranking?
Wesley Matthews Elementary School is ranked #490 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Wesley Matthews Elementary School often compared to?
Wesley Matthews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Zora Neale Hurston Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Wesley Matthews Elementary School?
496 students attend Wesley Matthews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Wesley Matthews Elementary School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wesley Matthews Elementary School?
Wesley Matthews Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wesley Matthews Elementary School offer ?
Wesley Matthews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Wesley Matthews Elementary School part of?
Wesley Matthews Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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