Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Lake Stevens Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Lake Stevens Elementary School serves the northeast part of Opa Locka, FL, covering an area of approximately 0.8 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 0.6 miles to the nearest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lake Stevens Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Lake Stevens Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Lake Stevens Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lake Stevens Elementary School is 0.51, 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
#934 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
54%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lake Stevens Elementary School's ranking?
Lake Stevens Elementary School is ranked #934 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Lake Stevens Elementary School?
255 students attend Lake Stevens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Lake Stevens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lake Stevens Elementary School?
Lake Stevens Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lake Stevens Elementary School offer ?
Lake Stevens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lake Stevens Elementary School part of?
Lake Stevens Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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