Natural Bridge Elementary School

1650 Ne 141st St
Miami, FL 33181
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 459 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Natural Bridge Elementary 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 39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in FL
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Natural Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

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School Overview

Natural Bridge Elementary School's student population of 459 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 35% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
459 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Natural Bridge Elementary School 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 Natural Bridge Elementary School is 0.27, 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)
#2464 out of 3655 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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39%
48%
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38%
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
15%
36%
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Black
84%
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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0.27
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Natural Bridge Elementary School's ranking?
Natural Bridge Elementary School is ranked #2464 out of 3,655 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Natural Bridge Elementary School often compared to?
Natural Bridge Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David Lawrence Jr. K-8 Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Natural Bridge Elementary School?
459 students attend Natural Bridge Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Natural Bridge Elementary School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Natural Bridge Elementary School?
Natural Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 16:1.
What grades does Natural Bridge Elementary School offer ?
Natural Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Natural Bridge Elementary School part of?
Natural Bridge Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 459 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education

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