Linda Lentin K-8 Center

14312 Ne 2nd Ct
Miami, FL 33161
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 673 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Linda Lentin K-8 Center 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 27% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 64% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Linda Lentin K-8 Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Linda Lentin K-8 Center's student population of 673 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
673 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Linda Lentin K-8 Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,655 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Linda Lentin K-8 Center is 0.23, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (FL)
#2946 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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27%
48%
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36%
52%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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3%
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Hispanic
12%
36%
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Black
87%
21%
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White
1%
36%
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Hawaiian
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Two or more races
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4%
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0.23
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Linda Lentin K-8 Center's ranking?
Linda Lentin K-8 Center is ranked #2946 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Linda Lentin K-8 Center often compared to?
Linda Lentin K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Archcreek Elementary School, W. J. Bryan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Linda Lentin K-8 Center?
673 students attend Linda Lentin K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Linda Lentin K-8 Center students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Linda Lentin K-8 Center?
Linda Lentin K-8 Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Linda Lentin K-8 Center offer ?
Linda Lentin K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Linda Lentin K-8 Center part of?
Linda Lentin K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 673 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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