Serving 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Phyllis Wheatley 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 145 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School serves the northeast part of Miami, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance area being about 3.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School's student population of 145 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School 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 Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#3277 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
34%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
62%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
3%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School's ranking?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School is ranked #3277 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School often compared to?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Frederick R. Douglass Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School?
145 students attend Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School students are Black, 34% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School offer ?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School part of?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School is part of Miami-Dade School District.
In what neighborhood is Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School located?
Phyllis Wheatley Elementary School is located in the Overtown neighborhood of Miami, FL. There are 4 other public schools located in Overtown.
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