Serving 348 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 348 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Blue Lakes Elementary School serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.8 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with most living around 1 mile from the edge of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Blue Lakes Elementary School's student population of 348 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
348 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Lakes Elementary School is 0.12, 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
#956 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
94%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.7%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blue Lakes Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Lakes Elementary School is ranked #956 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Blue Lakes Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Lakes Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bridgeprep Academy South, Cypress K-8 Center 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 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Blue Lakes Elementary School?
348 students attend Blue Lakes Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Blue Lakes Elementary School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blue Lakes Elementary School?
Blue Lakes Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blue Lakes Elementary School offer ?
Blue Lakes Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Blue Lakes Elementary School part of?
Blue Lakes Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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