Everglades K-8 Center

8375 Sw 16th St
Miami, FL 33155
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 867 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Everglades K-8 Center ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50% in FL
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Everglades K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Everglades K-8 Center's student population of 867 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
867 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
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School Rankings

Everglades K-8 Center ranks within the top 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Everglades K-8 Center is 0.06, 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 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#1234 out of 3655 schools
(Top 50%)
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50%
48%
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61%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
97%
36%
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Black
1%
21%
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White
1%
36%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Everglades K-8 Center's ranking?
Everglades K-8 Center is ranked #1234 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Everglades K-8 Center often compared to?
Everglades K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like West Miami Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Everglades K-8 Center?
867 students attend Everglades K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Everglades K-8 Center students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Everglades K-8 Center?
Everglades K-8 Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Everglades K-8 Center offer ?
Everglades K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Everglades K-8 Center part of?
Everglades K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 867 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50% (Top 50%)
  • : 61% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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