Hialeah Gardens Elementary School

9702 Nw 130th St
Hialeah, FL 33018
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,010 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 72% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,010 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20% in FL
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Hialeah Gardens Elementary School's student population of 1,010 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 78 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
1,010 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
78 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hialeah Gardens Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hialeah Gardens Elementary School is 0.08, 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)
#579 out of 3704 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Hialeah Gardens Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
69%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Florida by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
96%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
21%
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White
2%
35%
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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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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Florida.
0.08
This chart displays the diversity score of Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Hialeah Gardens Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Florida by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hialeah Gardens Elementary School's ranking?
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School is ranked #579 out of 3,704 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Hialeah Gardens Elementary School often compared to?
Hialeah Gardens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mater Gardens Academy, Ernest R. Graham K-8 Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Hialeah Gardens Elementary School?
1,010 students attend Hialeah Gardens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Hialeah Gardens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hialeah Gardens Elementary School?
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hialeah Gardens Elementary School offer ?
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hialeah Gardens Elementary School part of?
Hialeah Gardens Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 1,010 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 69% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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