Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Barbara Hawkins Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Barbara Hawkins Elementary School serves the northeastern part of Miami Gardens, FL, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being around 1.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barbara Hawkins Elementary School is 0.28, 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
#2041 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Mighty Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Barbara Hawkins Elementary School's ranking?
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School is ranked #2041 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Barbara Hawkins Elementary School often compared to?
Barbara Hawkins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Spanish Lake Elementary School, Joella C. Good Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Barbara Hawkins Elementary School?
227 students attend Barbara Hawkins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Barbara Hawkins Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Barbara Hawkins Elementary School?
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Barbara Hawkins Elementary School offer ?
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Barbara Hawkins Elementary School part of?
Barbara Hawkins Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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