Serving 378 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River 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 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 65% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center's student population of 378 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is 0.51, 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
#3479 out of 3704 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
43%
37%
Black
56%
21%
White
1%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
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 Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center's ranking?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is ranked #3479 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center?
378 students attend Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center students are Black, 43% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center offer ?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center part of?
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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