Serving 443 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Norwood Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 443 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Norwood Elementary School serves the northeast part of Miami, FL, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 0.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Norwood Elementary School's student population of 443 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
443 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Norwood 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 Norwood Elementary School 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
#1082 out of 3662 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
84%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. 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)26.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Tigers
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Norwood Elementary School's ranking?
Norwood Elementary School is ranked #1082 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Norwood Elementary School often compared to?
Norwood Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Norland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Norwood Elementary School?
443 students attend Norwood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Norwood Elementary School students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Norwood Elementary School?
Norwood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norwood Elementary School offer ?
Norwood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Norwood Elementary School part of?
Norwood Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
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