Ben Sheppard Elementary School
Tel:
(305) 556-2204
Ben Sheppard Elementary School serves 958 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Ben Sheppard Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
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 62% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Ben Sheppard Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Ben Sheppard Elementary School's student population of 958 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 958 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 64 teachers |
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School Comparison
Ben Sheppard Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Ben Sheppard 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1366 out of 3633 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 97% | 33% |
| Black | 2% | 22% |
| White | 1% | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 80% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Ben Sheppard Elementary School is Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy (0.1 miles away)
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- Hialeah Jose Marti Mast 6-12 Academy Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 877 students
0.1 miles
5701 W 24th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 557-5931 0.1 6-12 877 - Hialeah Mater Academy Charter High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 1,742 student
0.6 miles
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886 0.6 9-12 1,742 - Hialeah Mater Academy Charter Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,282 student
0.6 miles
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886 0.6 6-8 1,282 - Hialeah Mater Performing Arts & Entertainment Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 342 students
0.6 miles
7901 Nw 103rd St
Hialeah, FL 33016
(305) 828-1886 0.6 9-12 342 - Hialeah Mater Virtual Academy Charter Middle/High School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 18 students
0.6 miles
17300 Nw 87th Ave
Hialeah, FL 33015
(305) 512-3917 0.6 6-12 18
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