Biscayne Beach Elementary School

Summary:

Biscayne Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Miami Beach, Florida, serving 578 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Miami-Dade County Public School District.

Biscayne Beach Elementary stands out for its high Hispanic student population (84.6%), significantly higher than nearby schools like W.J. Bryan Elementary (17.36%) and Miami Shores Elementary School (59.59%). The school also faces challenges, including a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 14.6% in 2019-2020 to 25.6% in 2022-2023, higher than the 8.6% to 31.5% range at nearby schools. While test scores are improving in some areas, they generally lag behind the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages, with 3rd grade ELA proficiency at 53% compared to 56% and 55% respectively.

Biscayne Beach Elementary serves a predominantly low-income population, with 62.8% to 88.84% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the 16.33% to 79.27% range at nearby schools. The school has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $9,634 in 2019-2020 to $13,520 in 2022-2023, suggesting a focus on supporting its unique student needs. Addressing the root causes of high absenteeism, identifying strategies to improve test scores, and leveraging the school's higher funding could be key to enhancing outcomes for the students at Biscayne Beach Elementary.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 800 77th St
       Miami Beach, FL  33141


(305) 868-7727

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
1040th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,520 Help


Students who attend Biscayne Beach Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
High:    Miami Beach Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.8 Help
Number of students:  538

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
82.7%
White:
10.6%
African American:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.6% Help


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Compare Details Biscayne Beach Elementary School ranks better than 53.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 146th among 281 ranked elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.22. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (82.7%), White (10.6%), African American (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Biscayne Beach Elementary School is 16.8. 162 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Biscayne Beach Elementary School employs 32 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Biscayne Beach Elementary School is $13,520, which is the 131st highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Biscayne Beach Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

SchoolDigger ranks Miami-Dade 24th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Biscayne Beach Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 33.78 158th 199 20.6%
2005 38.77 156th 202 22.8%
2006 39.34 1057th 1688 37.4%
2007 49.97 949th 1786 46.9%
2008 45.34 1037th 1789 42.0%
2009 45.26 1076th 1847 41.7%
2010 41.48 1203rd 1919 37.3%
2011 36.06 1345th 1985 32.2%
2012 32.10 1386th 1984 30.1%
2013 31.07 1458th 2029 28.1%
2014 43.76 1169th 2064 43.4%
2016 37.92 1313th 2087 37.1%
2017 44.86 1173rd 2112 44.5%
2018 46.34 1145th 2118 45.9%
2019 49.46 1092nd 2182 50.0%
2021 38.54 1351st 2247 39.9%
2022 44.65 1206th 2219 45.7%
2023 36.08 1436th 2240 35.9%
2024 52.22 1040th 2256 53.9%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Biscayne Beach Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
Facebook Profile Picture by a parent on FaceBook
Monday, December 13, 2010

Open Quote My son started kindergarten last year and he is progressing a lot, the teachers are very nice and helpful. Close Quote


by a citizen
Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Open Quote Think this is a very good school. The teachers are very dedicated. They put a lot of effort into reaching and teaching their students and many incorporate extra creative activities within the teaching of their lessons to stimulate students.

They have a yearly Multicultural Week event that each class participates in. During this week students learn about a specific country within their class. They study about the country, learn about language, ethnicity, religion, music, art, food and they decorate the class according to this country. Then they put on a play/presentation where all classes get a chance to come by and also learn about the specific country. The week incorporates a lot of teaching, international and national information, and a broader education about the world.

I find this and other activities that the school does very enriching for students and parents alike. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Biscayne Beach Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 235 47 11 468 2 n/a n/a 0 763
1989 204 55 6 550 2 n/a n/a 0 817
1990 200 61 6 701 1 n/a n/a 0 969
1991 193 75 6 816 1 n/a n/a 0 1091
1992 201 64 11 866 1 n/a n/a 0 1143
1993 196 66 15 955 0 n/a n/a 0 1232
1994 178 84 13 928 0 n/a n/a 0 1203
1995 162 93 16 982 0 n/a n/a 0 1253
1996 162 93 16 982 0 n/a n/a 0 1253
1997 175 105 14 961 0 n/a n/a 0 1255
1998 149 95 16 872 0 n/a n/a 0 1132
1999 153 91 14 862 1 n/a n/a 0 1121
2000 149 94 13 882 1 n/a n/a 0 1139
2001 158 84 9 882 1 n/a n/a 0 1134
2002 146 62 9 1005 1 n/a n/a 0 1223
2003 146 62 9 1005 1 n/a n/a 0 1223
2004 124 54 15 901 1 n/a n/a 0 1095
2005 100 52 9 875 2 n/a n/a 0 1038
2006 99 52 9 863 2 n/a n/a 0 1025
2007 70 57 12 817 0 n/a n/a 8 964
2008 60 66 12 782 0 n/a n/a 13 933
2009 70 58 18 726 0 n/a n/a 14 886
2010 68 52 16 727 0 n/a n/a 2 865
2011 62 55 16 648 0 0 0 0 781
2012 60 40 9 647 0 0 1 0 757
2013 54 46 5 610 1 0 1 0 717
2014 51 39 2 571 1 0 1 0 665
2015 49 42 4 578 0 0 2 0 675
2016 51 45 5 637 0 0 2 0 740
2017 59 42 6 636 0 0 3 0 746
2018 59 42 6 613 0 0 9 0 729
2019 72 36 7 613 0 0 7 0 735
2020 78 38 5 600 0 0 4 0 725
2021 57 28 7 531 0 0 4 0 627
2022 65 28 2 499 0 0 3 0 597
2023 63 21 3 489 0 0 2 0 578
2024 57 21 5 445 0 0 10 0 538

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Biscayne Beach Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 41.0 18.6 57.7
1989 817 47.0 17.3 64.3
1990 969 48.0 20.1 70.6
1991 1091 56.0 19.4 76.2
1992 1143 61.0 18.7 67.7
1993 1232 64.0 19.3 74.8
1994 1203 68.0 17.7 77.6
1995 1253 74.0 16.9 81.3
1996 1253 74.0 16.9 81.3
1997 1255 74.0 17.0 84.2
1998 1132 68.0 16.6 81.4
1999 1121 66.0 17.0 88.9
2000 1139 67.0 17.0 88.8
2001 1134 67.0 16.9 88.7
2002 1223 71.0 17.2 92.4
2003 1223 71.0 17.2 92.4
2004 1095 66.0 16.6 93.2
2005 1038 67.0 15.5 93.4
2006 1025 71.0 14.4 88.4
2007 964 69.0 14.0 86.5
2008 933 74.0 12.6 86.4
2009 886 64.2 13.8 85.7
2010 865 59.0 14.6 87.1
2011 781 57.0 13.7 88.6
2012 757 57.0 13.2 90.2
2013 717 51.0 14.0 88.4
2014 665 45.0 14.7 90.2
2015 675 47.0 14.3 89.2
2016 740 49.0 15.1 88.6
2017 746 50.0 14.9 90.1
2018 729 47.0 15.5 88.8
2019 735 47.0 15.6 89.4
2020 725 43.0 16.8 87.7
2021 627 42.0 14.9 88.8
2022 597 41.0 14.5 87.1
2023 578 35.0 16.5 62.8
2024 538 32.0 16.8 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Biscayne Beach Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 763 41.0 18.6 57.7
1989 817 47.0 17.3 64.3
1990 969 48.0 20.1 70.6
1991 1091 56.0 19.4 76.2
1992 1143 61.0 18.7 67.7
1993 1232 64.0 19.3 74.8
1994 1203 68.0 17.7 77.6
1995 1253 74.0 16.9 81.3
1996 1253 74.0 16.9 81.3
1997 1255 74.0 17.0 84.2
1998 1132 68.0 16.6 81.4
1999 1121 66.0 17.0 88.9
2000 1139 67.0 17.0 88.8
2001 1134 67.0 16.9 88.7
2002 1223 71.0 17.2 92.4
2003 1223 71.0 17.2 92.4
2004 1095 66.0 16.6 93.2
2005 1038 67.0 15.5 93.4
2006 1025 71.0 14.4 88.4
2007 964 69.0 14.0 86.5
2008 933 74.0 12.6 86.4
2009 886 64.2 13.8 85.7
2010 865 59.0 14.6 87.1
2011 781 57.0 13.7 88.6
2012 757 57.0 13.2 90.2
2013 717 51.0 14.0 88.4
2014 665 45.0 14.7 90.2
2015 675 47.0 14.3 89.2
2016 740 49.0 15.1 88.6
2017 746 50.0 14.9 90.1
2018 729 47.0 15.5 88.8
2019 735 47.0 15.6 89.4
2020 725 43.0 16.8 87.7
2021 627 42.0 14.9 88.8
2022 597 41.0 14.5 87.1
2023 578 35.0 16.5 62.8
2024 538 32.0 16.8 57.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Biscayne Beach Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $881 (9.9%) $8,046 (90.1%) $8,927
2019 $826 (8.9%) $8,475 (91.1%) $9,300
2020 $913 (9.5%) $8,721 (90.5%) $9,634
2021 $2,144 (19.2%) $8,998 (80.8%) $11,143
2022 $2,536 (19.7%) $10,319 (80.3%) $12,856
2023 $3,158 (23.4%) $10,363 (76.6%) $13,520

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Biscayne Beach Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1092nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1436th of 2240 Elementary schools
 14.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Biscayne Beach Elementary School)4539
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Biscayne Beach Elementary School)6452
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Biscayne Beach Elementary School)5358
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Biscayne Beach Elementary School)7056
 14%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Biscayne Beach Elementary School)5151
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Biscayne Beach Elementary School)6348
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Biscayne Beach Elementary School)5049
 1%
   5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)5350
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students735578
 21.4%
African American3621
 41.7%
American Indian00
Asian73
 57.1%
Hispanic613489
 20.2%
Pacific Islander00
White7263
 12.5%
Two or More Races72
 71.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.4%62.8%
 26.6%


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Students who attend Biscayne Beach Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Miami Beach Nautilus Middle School
High : Miami Beach Senior High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 538 students attended Biscayne Beach Elementary School.

Students at Biscayne Beach Elementary School are 83% Hispanic, 11% White, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Biscayne Beach Elementary School ranks 1040th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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