Crestview Elementary School

2201 Nw 187th St
Miami Gardens, FL 33056
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crestview Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 30% in FL
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Crestview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

School Overview

Crestview Elementary School's student population of 238 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
238 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Change Makers: Transforming Today’s Students into Tomorrow’s Leaders.

School Rankings

Crestview 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 Crestview Elementary School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (FL)
#858 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
70-74%
52%
55-59%
52%
60-69%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
37%
Black
88%
21%
White
n/a
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.22
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Crestview Elementary School's ranking?
Crestview Elementary School is ranked #858 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Crestview Elementary School often compared to?
Crestview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Parkview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Crestview Elementary School?
238 students attend Crestview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Crestview Elementary School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Crestview Elementary School?
Crestview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crestview Elementary School offer ?
Crestview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crestview Elementary School part of?
Crestview Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 238 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • : Top 30%
  • : 70-74% (Top 20%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 50%)
  • : 60-69% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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