James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School
Tel:
(305)885-1683
- James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School serves 619 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 48% (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 41% (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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 61%.
Top Placements
James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School 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 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School's student population of 619 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 619 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School is 0.11, 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 | #2313 out of 3,601 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 57% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 32% |
| Black | 5% | 22% |
| White | 1% | 39% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.11 | 0.46 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 92% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 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 James H. Bright Elementary/j.w. Johnson Elementary School is Westland Hialeah Senior High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Imater Academy Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Hialeah Imater Academy Middle School Charter School
Grades: 6-8 | 822 students
0.5 miles
651 W 20 St Hialeah
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305)805-5722 0.5 6-8 822 - Hialeah Excelsior Language Academy Of Hialeah Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 243 students
0.6 miles
369 E 10th St
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305)883-8359 0.6 PK-8 243 - Hialeah Henry H. Filer Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 774 students
0.6 miles
531 W 29th St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)822-6601 0.6 6-8 774 - Hialeah Imater Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 680 students
0.6 miles
600 W 20th St
Hialeah, FL 33010
(305)884-6321 0.6 K-8 680 - Hialeah Mae M. Walters Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 568 students
0.6 miles
650 W 33rd St
Hialeah, FL 33012
(305)822-4600 0.6 PK-5 568
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