Serving 269 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bunche Park Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 269 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bunche Park Elementary School serves the northeast part of Opa Locka, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest distance to the school being about 1.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bunche Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Bunche Park Elementary School's student population of 269 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
269 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Bunche Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bunche Park Elementary School is 0.45, 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
#1507 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 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)
45-49%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
31%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
68%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2013–2025. 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)41.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
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
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bunche Park Elementary School's ranking?
Bunche Park Elementary School is ranked #1507 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Bunche Park Elementary School often compared to?
Bunche Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Glades 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 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Bunche Park Elementary School?
269 students attend Bunche Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bunche Park Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bunche Park Elementary School?
Bunche Park Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bunche Park Elementary School offer ?
Bunche Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bunche Park Elementary School part of?
Bunche Park Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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