Blue Lakes Elementary School

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Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks 549 th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Blue Lakes Elementary School is an alternative public school located in Miami, Florida, serving grades PK-12 with a total enrollment of 380 students. The school is part of the Miami-Dade school district, which is ranked 24th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher Hispanic student population (over 90%) compared to the surrounding schools, Academy For Innovative Education and Brucie Ball Educational Center, Blue Lakes outperforms the Miami-Dade and Florida state averages in several key test score metrics, particularly in Math and Science. For example, in 2023-2024, 74% of 5th graders at Blue Lakes were proficient or better in Statewide Science, compared to 53% for Miami-Dade and the state. However, the school has experienced a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.1% in 2019-2020 to 24.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages.

Blue Lakes has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 45.26% to 71.18% over the past few years, indicating a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students. Despite this, the school has seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $21,375 in 2019-2020 to $24,618 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district and state averages. This suggests the school may have effective teaching strategies and support systems in place to help students succeed, and the higher spending could be contributing to the school's strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Alternative PK, KG-12

9250 SW 52nd Ter
Miami, FL 33165

(305) 271-6046

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
549^th of 2,256 Florida Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $24,618

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 351

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.4%

White:

4.3%

African American:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks better than 75.7% of elementary schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.96. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.4%), White (4.3%), African American (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blue Lakes Elementary School is 10, which is the 6^th best among 13 alternative schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)

Compare Blue Lakes Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blue Lakes Elementary School is $24,618, which is the 7^th highest among 13 alternative schools in the Miami-Dade School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blue Lakes Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Miami-Dade:

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

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Rank History for Blue Lakes Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2006	39.17	1063^rd	1688	37.0%
2007	51.10	931^st	1786	47.9%
2008	59.23	759^th	1789	57.6%
2009	53.28	918^th	1847	50.3%
2010	80.94	302^nd	1919	84.3%
2011	68.32	640^th	1985	67.8%
2012	48.61	1024^th	1984	48.4%
2013	62.88	723^rd	2029	64.4%
2014	45.68	1119^th	2064	45.8%
2016	62.91	761^st	2087	63.5%
2017	69.89	615^th	2112	70.9%
2018	71.05	584^th	2118	72.4%
2019	69.03	649^th	2182	70.3%
2021	59.32	878^th	2247	60.9%
2022	80.38	404^th	2219	81.8%
2023	59.45	854^th	2240	61.9%
2024	73.96	549^th	2256	75.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blue Lakes Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	156	7	11	277	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1989	162	8	11	285	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1990	234	49	13	493	0	n/a	n/a	0	789
1991	200	32	8	406	0	n/a	n/a	0	646
1992	158	11	2	288	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1993	180	17	5	316	0	n/a	n/a	0	518
1994	155	11	6	312	0	n/a	n/a	0	484
1995	156	13	9	431	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1996	156	13	9	431	0	n/a	n/a	0	609
1997	173	12	7	462	2	n/a	n/a	0	656
1998	142	10	9	473	2	n/a	n/a	0	636
1999	146	10	7	484	2	n/a	n/a	0	649
2000	143	15	9	534	2	n/a	n/a	0	703
2001	122	13	13	476	2	n/a	n/a	0	626
2002	107	13	8	469	2	n/a	n/a	0	599
2003	107	13	8	469	2	n/a	n/a	0	599
2004	115	11	8	460	2	n/a	n/a	0	596
2005	110	7	5	448	1	n/a	n/a	0	571
2006	93	9	7	436	0	n/a	n/a	0	545
2007	68	6	4	412	0	n/a	n/a	6	496
2008	79	3	3	391	0	n/a	n/a	7	483
2009	68	3	3	408	0	n/a	n/a	5	487
2010	63	6	5	450	0	n/a	n/a	1	525
2011	60	6	5	463	0	0	0	0	534
2012	67	4	5	462	0	0	0	0	538
2013	62	5	6	414	0	0	1	0	488
2014	50	3	9	448	0	0	0	0	510
2015	45	4	6	435	0	0	1	0	491
2016	38	4	6	440	0	0	1	0	489
2017	31	6	2	422	0	0	1	0	462
2018	28	7	2	424	0	0	1	0	462
2019	28	10	2	422	0	0	1	0	463
2020	18	10	1	381	0	0	2	0	412
2021	16	7	3	349	0	0	1	0	376
2022	12	3	2	327	2	0	1	0	347
2023	16	4	1	355	2	0	2	0	380
2024	15	3	2	328	0	0	3	0	351

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 Blue Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	451	26.0	17.3	18.6
1989	466	26.0	17.9	17.4
1990	789	38.0	20.7	16
1991	646	35.0	18.4	18.4
1992	459	31.0	14.8	16.8
1993	518	29.0	17.9	13.9
1994	484	33.0	14.7	19.6
1995	609	44.0	13.8	23
1996	609	44.0	13.8	23
1997	656	47.0	14.0	21.3
1998	636	48.0	13.3	23.9
1999	649	50.0	13.0	30.4
2000	703	51.0	13.8	34.9
2001	626	50.0	12.5	35.5
2002	599	53.0	11.3	41.7
2003	599	53.0	11.3	41.7
2004	596	51.0	11.7	35.1
2005	571	52.0	11.0	43.8
2006	545	50.0	10.9	40.4
2007	496	41.0	12.1	41.4
2008	483	48.0	10.1	40.8
2009	487	47.7	10.3	49
2010	525	49.0	10.7	55.5
2011	534	50.0	10.6	60.1
2012	538	55.0	9.7	60.6
2013	488	46.0	10.6	59.6
2014	510	45.0	11.3	63.1
2015	491	50.0	9.8	61.3
2016	489	50.0	9.7	60.9
2017	462	50.0	9.2	61.9
2018	462	50.0	9.2	58.7
2019	463	49.0	9.4	60.3
2020	412	47.0	8.7	60.2
2021	376	43.0	8.7	69.9
2022	347	40.0	8.6	71.2
2023	380	36.0	10.5	45.3
2024	351	35.0	10.0	43

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 Blue Lakes Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	451	26.0	17.3	18.6
1989	466	26.0	17.9	17.4
1990	789	38.0	20.7	16
1991	646	35.0	18.4	18.4
1992	459	31.0	14.8	16.8
1993	518	29.0	17.9	13.9
1994	484	33.0	14.7	19.6
1995	609	44.0	13.8	23
1996	609	44.0	13.8	23
1997	656	47.0	14.0	21.3
1998	636	48.0	13.3	23.9
1999	649	50.0	13.0	30.4
2000	703	51.0	13.8	34.9
2001	626	50.0	12.5	35.5
2002	599	53.0	11.3	41.7
2003	599	53.0	11.3	41.7
2004	596	51.0	11.7	35.1
2005	571	52.0	11.0	43.8
2006	545	50.0	10.9	40.4
2007	496	41.0	12.1	41.4
2008	483	48.0	10.1	40.8
2009	487	47.7	10.3	49
2010	525	49.0	10.7	55.5
2011	534	50.0	10.6	60.1
2012	538	55.0	9.7	60.6
2013	488	46.0	10.6	59.6
2014	510	45.0	11.3	63.1
2015	491	50.0	9.8	61.3
2016	489	50.0	9.7	60.9
2017	462	50.0	9.2	61.9
2018	462	50.0	9.2	58.7
2019	463	49.0	9.4	60.3
2020	412	47.0	8.7	60.2
2021	376	43.0	8.7	69.9
2022	347	40.0	8.6	71.2
2023	380	36.0	10.5	45.3
2024	351	35.0	10.0	43

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 Blue Lakes Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,792 (10.7%)	$14,956 (89.3%)	$16,748
2019	$2,063 (11.3%)	$16,152 (88.7%)	$18,214
2020	$2,402 (11.2%)	$18,974 (88.8%)	$21,375
2021	$4,460 (19.0%)	$19,004 (81.0%)	$23,463
2022	$5,785 (22.2%)	$20,266 (77.8%)	$26,050
2023	$5,412 (22.0%)	$19,205 (78.0%)	$24,618

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blue Lakes Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 649^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 854^th of 2240 Elementary schools	8.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blue Lakes Elementary School)	70	76	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	56	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blue Lakes Elementary School)	68	91	23%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	67	60	7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Lakes Elementary School)	80	68	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	64	62	2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lakes Elementary School)	89	63	26%
4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	69	65	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Blue Lakes Elementary School)	61	67	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)	60	59	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Blue Lakes Elementary School)	64	65	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)	65	54	11%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Blue Lakes Elementary School)	48	39	9%
5th Grade Science (Miami-Dade)	53	50	3%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	463	380	17.9%
African American	10	4	60%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	422	355	15.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	28	16	42.9%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	60.3%	45.3%	15%

Schools Near Blue Lakes Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				FAST English Language Arts (2024)								FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC US History (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 10th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC US History End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blue Lakes Elementary School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	9250 SW 52nd Ter	Miami	33165	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 271-6046	351	35	10.0	43.0%	15 (4.3%)	3 (0.9%)	328 (93.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)								(n/a)	53.0	74.0	58.0						74.0	67.0	74.0				66.0							$24,618	$5,412	$19,205
True North Classical Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	9393 SW 72nd St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 749-5725	1,360	74	18.3	29.3%	209 (15.4%)	36 (2.6%)	1,078 (79.3%)	20 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (1.3%)								(n/a)	85.0	85.0	86.0	97.0	91.0	88.0	86.0	88.0	93.0	78.0	94.0	96.0	91.0		88.0	86.0	97.0	83.0	97.0	94.0	99.0	$14,121	$963	$13,157
Brucie Ball Educational Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 514-5100	454	0		53.5%	27 (5.9%)	98 (21.6%)	324 (71.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)								(n/a)				18.0	23.0	20.0	30.0	31.0				9.0	42.0	15.0		21.0	26.0	33.0	67.0	57.0	40.0	$71,851	$15,554	$56,297
Instructional Center System Wide	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St Rm 82	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 270-8699	81	0		8.6%	3 (3.7%)	27 (33.3%)	51 (63.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Ruth Owens Kruse Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	11001 SW 76th St	Miami	33173	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	Yes	(305) 270-8699	101	26	3.8	54.5%	10 (9.9%)	39 (38.6%)	52 (51.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)					40.0												10.0					$75,544	$16,683	$58,861
Bridgeprep Academy Of Village Green	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-10	13300 SW 120th St	Miami	33186	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	No	(305) 253-8775	888	50	17.7	50.9%	32 (3.6%)	20 (2.3%)	825 (92.9%)	7 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.5%)								(n/a)	72.0	64.0	61.0						80.0	52.0	50.0				59.0							$11,990	$1,355	$10,635
Academy For Innovative Education	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1080 La Baron Dr	Miami Springs	33166	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	No	Yes	(305) 725-3193	963	53	18.1	55.7%	38 (3.9%)	12 (1.2%)	905 (94.0%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)								(n/a)	71.0	65.0	60.0	78.0	70.0	64.0	81.0	77.0	82.0	58.0	62.0	78.0	83.0	67.0	59.0	63.0	79.0	76.0	91.0	86.0	82.0	$12,957	$5,161	$7,796
Mater Academy Virtual Charter School	Public, Virtual, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1701 NE 127th Street	Miami	33136	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	Yes	No	Yes	No	(305) 326-0003	110	0		5.5%	19 (17.3%)	6 (5.5%)	85 (77.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)			70.0			50.0	50.0	42.0			40.0			55.0	50.0	42.0	25.0	18.0		43.0		$11,279	$3,796	$7,483
Boystown	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	6300 NW 27th Ave	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	68	0			0 (0.0%)	2 (2.9%)	66 (97.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)
Alternative Outreach Program	Public, Alternative	K-12	6300 NW 27th Avenue	Miami	33147	Miami-Dade County	Miami-Dade	No	No	No	No	(305) 694-4444	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Blue Lakes Elementary School

How many students attend Blue Lakes Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended Blue Lakes Elementary School.

What district is Blue Lakes Elementary School in?

Miami-Dade

What is the racial makeup of Blue Lakes Elementary School?

Students at Blue Lakes Elementary School are 93% Hispanic, 4% White.

Is Blue Lakes Elementary School a good school?

Blue Lakes Elementary School ranks 549^th of 2256 Florida alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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