Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, North County 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 47% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). 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 17:1 is equal to 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 47% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: NORTH COUNTY K-8 CENTER serves the northeast part of Miami Gardens, FL, covering an area of approximately 1.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.7 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
North County K-8 Center's student population of 319 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
319 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
North County 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 North County K-8 Center is 0.33, 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
#2396 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
17%
38%
Black
80%
21%
White
2%
34%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.1%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North County K-8 Center's ranking?
North County K-8 Center is ranked #2396 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are North County K-8 Center often compared to?
North County K-8 Centeris often viewed alongside schools like Brentwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend North County K-8 Center?
319 students attend North County K-8 Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of North County K-8 Center students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North County K-8 Center?
North County K-8 Center has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does North County K-8 Center offer ?
North County K-8 Center offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North County K-8 Center part of?
North County K-8 Center is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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