Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center
Tel:
(305) 691-6491
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center serves 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 58%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 55%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Top Placements
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center's student population of 433 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 433 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,633 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is 0.47, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2965 out of 3633 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 58% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 55% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 33% |
| Black | 65% | 22% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.47 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Dr. Henry W. Mack/west Little River K-8 Center is Stellar Leadership Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Miami Stellar Leadership Academy Alternative School
Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 270 students
0.3 miles
7900 Nw 27th Ave # F20
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 693-2273 0.3 9-12 270 - Miami Lillie C. Evans K-8 Center Grades: PK-8 | 377 students
0.8 miles
1895 Nw 75th St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-4973 0.8 PK-8 377 - Miami Broadmoor Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 465 students
1.0 miles
3401 Nw 83rd St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-0861 1.0 PK-5 465 - Miami Kipp Sunrise Academy Charter School
1.0 miles
6745 Nw 23 Ave
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 995-1430 1.0 n/a n/a - Miami Liberty City Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 426 students
1.0 miles
1855 Nw 71st St
Miami, FL 33147
(305) 691-8532 1.0 PK-5 426
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