Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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-8
- Enrollment: 548 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Carrie P. Meek/Westview K-8 Center serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, encompassing an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.1 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 2.2 miles to the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center's student population of 548 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
548 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center 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 Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center is 0.42, 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
#2293 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
26%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
72%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2012–2025. 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)36%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
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 Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center's ranking?
Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center is ranked #2293 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center often compared to?
Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Thomas Jefferson Biscayne Gardens K-8 Academy, North Dade Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center?
548 students attend Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center?
Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center offer ?
Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center part of?
Carrie P. Meek/westview K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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