Serving 1,950 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Keys Gate Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher 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 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,950 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Keys Gate Charter School's student population of 1,950 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 8500% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,950 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
86 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Rankings
Keys Gate Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Keys Gate Charter School is 0.41, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2391 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
74%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
22%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.3%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keys Gate Charter School's ranking?
Keys Gate Charter School is ranked #2391 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Keys Gate Charter School often compared to?
Keys Gate Charter Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Charter Middle School (South Homestead), Gateway Environmental K-8 Learning Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Keys Gate Charter School?
1,950 students attend Keys Gate Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Keys Gate Charter School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Keys Gate Charter School?
Keys Gate Charter School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Keys Gate Charter School offer ?
Keys Gate Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Keys Gate Charter School part of?
Keys Gate Charter School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
School Calendar
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