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 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 378 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- 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
Top Rankings
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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 25 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
378 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 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 0.50, 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
15:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
40%
36%
Black
59%
21%
White
1%
36%
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
87%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
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?
59% of Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center students are Black, 40% 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 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
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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