James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary

Summary:

James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary is a public elementary school in Hialeah, Florida, serving 448 students in grades PK-5 and part of the Miami-Dade school district.

The school faces significant challenges, with a student population that is 97.32% Hispanic and a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The school's academic performance is consistently lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Math, and Science falling behind. Chronic absenteeism has also been a growing issue, increasing from 21.3% in 2019-2020 to 35.2% in 2022-2023, well above the state and district averages.

Comparing James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary to nearby schools reveals some interesting patterns. Mater Academy, a public charter school, consistently outperforms the district and state averages in test scores, despite having a similar high percentage of Hispanic and economically disadvantaged students. Springview Elementary, another public school, has significantly higher test scores and a lower chronic absenteeism rate than James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary. Additionally, Integrated Science And Asian Culture (ISAAC) Academy, a public charter school, has the highest test scores and lowest chronic absenteeism rate among the nearby schools, suggesting that its specialized focus and approach may be contributing to its success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2530 W 10th Ave
       Hialeah, FL  33010


(305) 885-1683

District: Miami-Dade

SchoolDigger Rank:
2002nd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,174 Help


Students who attend James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Henry H. Filer Middle School
High:    Westland Hialeah Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  448

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
97.3%
African American:
2.2%
White:
0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  76.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary ranks worse than 88.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 262nd 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 16.25. (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 (97.3%), African American (2.2%), White (0.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 76.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary is 13.5, which is the 23rd best among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District. (See more...)
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Compare James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary employs 33 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary is $17,174, which is the 32nd highest among 281 elementary schools in the Miami-Dade School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary 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 James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 29.25 1232nd 1688 27.0%
2007 15.20 1586th 1786 11.2%
2008 21.43 1488th 1789 16.8%
2009 23.84 1507th 1847 18.4%
2010 34.74 1345th 1919 29.9%
2011 44.71 1170th 1985 41.1%
2012 37.89 1259th 1984 36.5%
2013 29.91 1488th 2029 26.7%
2014 43.89 1167th 2064 43.5%
2016 30.05 1513th 2087 27.5%
2017 25.85 1609th 2112 23.8%
2018 23.01 1710th 2118 19.3%
2019 31.13 1562nd 2182 28.4%
2021 32.39 1508th 2247 32.9%
2022 38.61 1362nd 2219 38.6%
2023 16.86 1987th 2240 11.3%
2024 16.25 2002nd 2256 11.3%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary Test Scores
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Enrollment information for James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 18 75 1 624 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1989 20 80 0 659 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1990 16 82 0 642 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1991 12 60 4 666 0 n/a n/a 0 742
1992 13 57 2 659 0 n/a n/a 0 731
1993 24 63 5 826 1 n/a n/a 0 919
1994 22 78 5 808 0 n/a n/a 0 913
1995 23 59 2 1161 1 n/a n/a 0 1246
1996 23 59 2 1161 1 n/a n/a 0 1246
1997 19 68 4 1132 1 n/a n/a 0 1224
1998 17 57 4 939 1 n/a n/a 0 1018
1999 19 54 3 872 0 n/a n/a 0 948
2000 15 49 1 876 1 n/a n/a 0 942
2001 9 61 1 810 0 n/a n/a 0 881
2002 7 39 1 765 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2003 7 39 1 765 0 n/a n/a 0 812
2004 9 40 1 714 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2005 7 33 0 692 0 n/a n/a 0 732
2006 6 24 2 728 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2007 9 27 1 744 0 n/a n/a 0 781
2008 10 30 0 756 0 n/a n/a 2 798
2009 5 34 0 705 0 n/a n/a 2 746
2010 5 26 0 683 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2011 5 21 0 695 0 0 0 0 721
2012 6 28 1 775 0 0 1 0 811
2013 3 20 1 742 0 0 3 0 769
2014 12 20 0 697 0 0 2 0 731
2015 11 24 0 658 0 0 1 0 694
2016 15 27 0 592 0 0 0 0 634
2017 12 30 0 577 0 0 0 0 619
2018 14 32 0 557 0 0 0 0 603
2019 12 34 0 529 0 0 0 0 575
2020 7 26 0 495 0 0 0 0 528
2021 3 26 1 418 0 0 0 0 448
2022 1 12 0 371 0 0 0 0 384
2023 2 10 0 436 0 0 0 0 448

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 James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 718 51.0 14.0 79.7
1989 759 54.0 14.0 84.1
1990 740 53.0 13.9 86.2
1991 742 52.0 14.2 88.3
1992 731 54.0 13.5 84.4
1993 919 54.0 17.0 86.1
1994 913 63.0 14.5 82.6
1995 1246 75.0 16.6 83.7
1996 1246 75.0 16.6 83.7
1997 1224 76.0 16.1 84.6
1998 1018 70.0 14.5 84.9
1999 948 67.0 14.1 92.5
2000 942 76.0 12.4 92.3
2001 881 77.0 11.4 91.4
2002 812 63.0 12.9 94.5
2003 812 63.0 12.9 94.5
2004 764 59.0 12.9 95.4
2005 732 55.0 13.3 94.8
2006 760 60.0 12.7 92.4
2007 781 62.0 12.6 88.1
2008 798 61.5 13.0 89.6
2009 746 56.2 13.3 92.5
2010 714 55.0 12.9 95
2011 721 52.0 13.8 94.7
2012 811 59.0 13.7 96.3
2013 769 56.0 13.7 96.5
2014 731 57.0 12.8 95.5
2015 694 53.0 13.0 95.7
2016 634 47.0 13.4 96.5
2017 619 45.0 13.7 95.3
2018 603 47.0 12.8 90.4
2019 575 49.0 11.7 91
2020 528 45.0 11.7 92
2021 448 46.0 9.7 91.5
2022 384 37.0 10.3 91.1
2023 448 33.0 13.5 76.3

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 James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 718 51.0 14.0 79.7
1989 759 54.0 14.0 84.1
1990 740 53.0 13.9 86.2
1991 742 52.0 14.2 88.3
1992 731 54.0 13.5 84.4
1993 919 54.0 17.0 86.1
1994 913 63.0 14.5 82.6
1995 1246 75.0 16.6 83.7
1996 1246 75.0 16.6 83.7
1997 1224 76.0 16.1 84.6
1998 1018 70.0 14.5 84.9
1999 948 67.0 14.1 92.5
2000 942 76.0 12.4 92.3
2001 881 77.0 11.4 91.4
2002 812 63.0 12.9 94.5
2003 812 63.0 12.9 94.5
2004 764 59.0 12.9 95.4
2005 732 55.0 13.3 94.8
2006 760 60.0 12.7 92.4
2007 781 62.0 12.6 88.1
2008 798 61.5 13.0 89.6
2009 746 56.2 13.3 92.5
2010 714 55.0 12.9 95
2011 721 52.0 13.8 94.7
2012 811 59.0 13.7 96.3
2013 769 56.0 13.7 96.5
2014 731 57.0 12.8 95.5
2015 694 53.0 13.0 95.7
2016 634 47.0 13.4 96.5
2017 619 45.0 13.7 95.3
2018 603 47.0 12.8 90.4
2019 575 49.0 11.7 91
2020 528 45.0 11.7 92
2021 448 46.0 9.7 91.5
2022 384 37.0 10.3 91.1
2023 448 33.0 13.5 76.3

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 James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,179 (9.9%) $10,698 (90.1%) $11,877
2019 $1,402 (10.7%) $11,743 (89.3%) $13,145
2020 $1,444 (9.5%) $13,729 (90.5%) $15,173
2021 $3,538 (18.7%) $15,418 (81.3%) $18,956
2022 $3,911 (18.8%) $16,917 (81.2%) $20,828
2023 $3,131 (18.2%) $14,044 (81.8%) $17,174

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

Impact of COVID-19 on James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1562nd of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 1987th of 2240 Elementary schools
 17.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary)4336
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6056
 4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary)6553
 12%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6760
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary)4738
 9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6462
 2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary)6653
 13%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6965
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary)4055
 15%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Miami-Dade)6059
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary)3851
 13%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Miami-Dade)6554
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary)2930
 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 Students575448
 22.1%
African American3410
 70.6%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic529436
 17.6%
Pacific Islander00
White122
 83.3%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients91%76.3%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary

James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.3% of Florida elementary schools.

Students at James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary are 97% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Students who attend James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Henry H. Filer Middle School
High : Westland Hialeah Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 448 students attended James H. Bright Elementary/J.W. Johnson Elementary.


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