Serving 594 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 594 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Linda Lentin K-8 Center's student population of 594 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
594 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Linda Lentin K-8 Center 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 Linda Lentin K-8 Center is 0.28, 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
#1910 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
38%
Black
84%
21%
White
2%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1910 out of 3,662 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?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Linda Lentin K-8 Center?
594 students attend Linda Lentin K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Linda Lentin K-8 Center students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Linda Lentin K-8 Center?
Linda Lentin K-8 Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Linda Lentin K-8 Center offer ?
Linda Lentin K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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