Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center
Tel:
(305)242-8340
- Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center serves 889 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 46% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 57%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
Irving & Beatrice Peskoe 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
- Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center's student population of 889 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 63 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 889 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 63 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (FL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2950 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 32% |
| Black | 20% | 22% |
| White | 3% | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 90% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dade School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, FL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Irving & Beatrice Peskoe K-8 Center is Catapult Academy (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Leisure City K-8 Center (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
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- Homestead Leisure City K-8 Center Grades: PK-8 | 1066 students
0.6 miles
14950 Sw 288th St
Homestead, FL 33033
(305)247-5431 0.6 PK-8 1066 - Homestead Advantage Academy Of Math And Science At Waterstone Charter School
Grades: K | 162 students
0.9 miles
855 Waterstone Way
Homestead, FL 33033
(305)248-6206 0.9 K 162 - Homestead Aspira Leadership And College Preparatory Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 316 students
1.2 miles
13330 Sw 288th St
Homestead, FL 33033
(305)246-1111 1.2 K-8 316 - Homestead The Charter School At Waterstone Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 975 students
1.3 miles
855 Waterstone Way
Homestead, FL 33033
(305)248-6206 1.3 K-5 975 - Homestead Dr. William A. Chapman Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 541 students
1.3 miles
27190 Sw 140th Ave
Homestead, FL 33032
(305)245-1055 1.3 PK-5 541
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