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Cypress K-8 Center vs. Blue Lakes Elementary School

Should you attend Cypress K-8 Center or Blue Lakes Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Cypress K-8 Center
5400 Sw 112th Ct
Miami, FL 33165
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Blue Lakes Elementary School
9250 Sw 52nd Ter
Miami, FL 33165
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 399 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Cypress K-8 Center ranks in the top 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 51% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher 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 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Blue Lakes 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Total Students
399 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cypress K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Blue Lakes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
59% | 41%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cypress K-8 Center.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Blue Lakes Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cypress K-8 Center over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Blue Lakes Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cypress K-8 Center with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Blue Lakes Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1407 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 50%)
#956 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cypress K-8 Center, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Blue Lakes Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 50% in FL)
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cypress K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Lakes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 30% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cypress K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Lakes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-69%
(Top 20% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-59%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cypress K-8 Center who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Blue Lakes Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cypress K-8 Center by grade.
This chart displays the students of Blue Lakes Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
56
Kindergarten Students
37
35
Grade 1 Students
39
65
Grade 2 Students
41
46
Grade 3 Students
25
42
Grade 4 Students
41
49
Grade 5 Students
42
43
Grade 6 Students
49
5
Grade 7 Students
47
6
Grade 8 Students
59
4

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cypress K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2006-07 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Blue Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
98%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cypress K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Blue Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cypress K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Blue Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cypress K-8 Center, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Blue Lakes Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
1%
0.04
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cypress K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Blue Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cypress K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Blue Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cypress K-8 Center, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Blue Lakes Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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